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Isidore Family History

Isidore Surname Meaning

French and West Indian (mainly Haiti and Saint Lucia): from the French personal name Isidore which is derived from Greek Isidōros composed of the elements Isis (the name of an Egyptian goddess mother of Horus) and doros ‘gift’ hence ‘gift of Isis’. This name was borne by various Christian saints including the great encyclopedist Saint Isidore of Seville (c. 560–636).

Because of its perceived similarity to Isaac and Israel it also became popular in modern times as a Jewish personal name. This surname brought to the US mainly from the West Indies.

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


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Where is the Isidore family from?

You can see how Isidore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isidore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Isidore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Isidore families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Isidore's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Isidore families in 1891.
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What did your Isidore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isidore. 34% of Isidore men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Isidore women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Bricklayer
    14%
  • Tailor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Isidore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isidore 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Isidore. 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 267 military records available for the last name Isidore. For the veterans among your Isidore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isidore lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Isidore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Isidore in 1968 was 79, and 65 in 2004.

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