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Isgett Family History

Isgett Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined. This surname is concentrated in SC.

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


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Where is the Isgett family from?

You can see how Isgett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isgett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Isgett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Isgett families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Isgett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Isgett families in 1891.
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What did your Isgett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isgett. 50% of Isgett men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Isgett women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Helper
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Isgett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Isgett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isgett 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Isgett. 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 137 military records available for the last name Isgett. For the veterans among your Isgett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isgett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Isgett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Isgett in 1964 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isgett 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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