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Issom Family History

Issom Surname Meaning

see Isham.

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


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Where is the Issom family from?

You can see how Issom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Issom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Issom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Issom families living in Mississippi. This was about 60% of all the recorded Issom's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Issom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Issom 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 Issom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Issom. 100% of Issom 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Issom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Issom 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Issom. 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 33 military records available for the last name Issom. For the veterans among your Issom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Issom lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Issom 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Issom

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