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Isackson Family History

Isackson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Isaksson (see Isakson) or of the Norwegian and Danish cognate Isaksen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Isackson family from?

You can see how Isackson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isackson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Isackson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 31 Isackson families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Isackson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Isackson families in 1891.
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What did your Isackson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isackson. 31% of Isackson men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Isackson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isackson were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Isackson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isackson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Isackson. 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 335 military records available for the last name Isackson. For the veterans among your Isackson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isackson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Isackson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Isackson in 1952 was 30, and 76 in 2004.

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