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Iser Family History

Iser Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Eiser. from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with the word for iron.

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


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Where is the Iser family from?

You can see how Iser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Iser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Iser families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Iser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Iser families in 1891.
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What did your Iser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Iser. 38% of Iser men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Iser women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Iser were Merchant and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Merchant
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Iser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Iser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iser 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Iser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Iser. For the veterans among your Iser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Iser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Iser in 1963 was 73, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Iser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iser 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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