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Isem Family History

Isem 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: Sem, Iser, Isom, Im, Som, Imm, Ide, Imam, Eisen, Issa

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Where is the Isem family from?

You can see how Isem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Isem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Isem families living in Kansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Isem's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Isem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Isem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isem 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Isem. 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 28 military records available for the last name Isem. For the veterans among your Isem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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