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Issitt Family History

Issitt Surname Meaning

see Izzard and compare Issett.

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


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Where is the Issitt family from?

You can see how Issitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Issitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Issitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Issitt families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Issitt's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Issitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Issitt 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 Issitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Issitt. 25% of Issitt men worked as a Retired and 69% of Issitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Issitt were Incapacitated and Celluloid Heel Coverer.

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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

  • Retired
    25%
  • Farm Labourer
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • Incapacitated
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Hosiery Machinist
    7%
  • Celluloid Heel Coverer
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Issitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Issitt 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Issitt. 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 129 military records available for the last name Issitt. For the veterans among your Issitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Issitt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Issitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Issitt in 1965 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Issitt 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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