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Ihssen Family History

Ihssen 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: Nissen, Ipsen, Fossen, Jessen, Kessen, Bossen, Riessen, Nessen

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Where is the Ihssen family from?

You can see how Ihssen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ihssen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ihssen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ihssen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ihssen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ihssen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Ihssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ihssen 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Ihssen. 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 237 military records available for the last name Ihssen. For the veterans among your Ihssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ihssen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Ihssen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ihssen in 1969 was 63, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ihssen 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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