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Ischy Family History

Ischy 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: Isch, Esch, Asch, Fisch, Risch, Eisch, Misch, Shy, Wisch, Isley

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Where is the Ischy family from?

You can see how Ischy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ischy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ischy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ischy family living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ischy's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Ischy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ischy 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 Ischy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ischy. 60% of Ischy men worked as a Farmer.

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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%
  • Farming
    40%

What Ischy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Ischy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ischy 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Ischy. 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 33 military records available for the last name Ischy. For the veterans among your Ischy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ischy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ischy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ischy in 1965 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ischy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ischy 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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