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Ischer Family History

Ischer 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: Ascher, Scher, Fischer, Discher, Lischer, Wischer, Escher, Tischer

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Where is the Ischer family from?

You can see how Ischer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ischer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ischer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Ischer families living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ischer's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Ischer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ischer 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 Ischer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ischer. 67% of Ischer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ischer women worked as a House Work.

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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
    67%
  • Manager
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Ischer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ischer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ischer 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Ischer. 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 286 military records available for the last name Ischer. For the veterans among your Ischer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ischer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ischer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ischer in 1953 was 26, and 24 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ischer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ischer 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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