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Isaiah Family History

Isaiah Surname Meaning

African (mainly Nigeria) and probably also African American: from the Biblical personal name Isaiah an English form of Hebrew Yeshayahu meaning ‘God is salvation’.

It was borne by a prophet for whom the Book of Isaiah is named.

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


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Where is the Isaiah family from?

You can see how Isaiah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isaiah family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Isaiah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Isaiah families living in Berkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Isaiah's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Isaiah families in 1891.
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What did your Isaiah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isaiah. 60% of Isaiah men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Isaiah women worked as a Maid.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Isaiah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isaiah 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Isaiah. 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 533 military records available for the last name Isaiah. For the veterans among your Isaiah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isaiah lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Isaiah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Isaiah in 1960 was 36, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isaiah 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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