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Ishak Family History

Ishak Surname Meaning

Arabic and Assyrian/Chaldean: from Ishak a variant of the personal name ’Isḥāq (see Ishaq).

As a name of Arabic origin it is most common in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Egypt where it is found among both Muslims and Christians.

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


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You can see how Ishak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ishak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ishak family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ishak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ishak families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Ishak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ishak 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Ishak. 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 26 military records available for the last name Ishak. For the veterans among your Ishak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ishak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Ishak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ishak in 1970 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ishak 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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