This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Isaeff family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Isaeff Family History

Isaeff 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: Sheff, Steff, Graeff, Seff, Sarff, Isaac, Isbell, Saeki, Israel, Neff

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Isaeff family from?

You can see how Isaeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isaeff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Isaeff families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Isaeff's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Isaeff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isaeff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Isaeff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Longshoreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Isaeff. 50% of Isaeff men worked as a Longshoreman.

View Census Data for Isaeff | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Longshoreman
    50%
  • Upholsterer
    50%

What Isaeff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Isaeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isaeff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Isaeff

Passenger Lists

There are 99 immigration records available for the last name Isaeff. 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.

View all Isaeff immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 75 military records available for the last name Isaeff. For the veterans among your Isaeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Isaeff military records

You've only scratched the surface of Isaeff family history

Discover More

What is the average Isaeff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Isaeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Isaeff in 1970 was 76, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isaeff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isaeff 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Isaeff family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial