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Issett Family History

Issett Surname Meaning

see Izzard and compare Issatt Isitt Issott

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Issett family from?

You can see how Issett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Issett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Issett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Issett families living in Yorkshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Issett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Issett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Issett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Issett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Issett. 100% of Issett men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Issett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Issett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Issett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Issett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 64 immigration records available for the last name Issett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Issett. For the veterans among your Issett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Issett lifespan?

Average Issett life expectancy in 1966 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Issett ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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