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Issing Family History

Issing Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ising, Wissing, Dusing, Rosing, Hassing, Mossing, Swing, Sing, Irving

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Where is the Issing family from?

You can see how Issing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Issing family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Issing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 5 Issing families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Issing's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Issing families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Issing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Issing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Issing 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Issing. 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 310 military records available for the last name Issing. For the veterans among your Issing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Issing lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Issing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Issing in 1967 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Issing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Issing 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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