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Isgitt Family History

Isgitt 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: Isgett, Gitt, Stitt, Suitt, Fugitt, Isett, Smith, Ishii, Nesbitt

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Where is the Isgitt family from?

You can see how Isgitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isgitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Isgitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Isgitt families living in Leicestershire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Isgitt's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Isgitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isgitt 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 Isgitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Isgitt. 59% of Isgitt 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
    59%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Isgitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Isgitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isgitt 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Isgitt. 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 94 military records available for the last name Isgitt. For the veterans among your Isgitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isgitt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Isgitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Isgitt in 1967 was 83, and 42 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isgitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isgitt 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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