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Isom Family History

Isom Surname Meaning

English (Essex): habitational name from Isham in Northamptonshire.

The placename is derived from the river name Ise (of Celtic origin) + Old English hām ‘homestead’.

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


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Where is the Isom family from?

You can see how Isom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Isom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 52 Isom families living in Essex. This was about 29% of all the recorded Isom's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Isom families in 1891.
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What did your Isom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Isom. 15% of Isom men worked as a Bricklayer and 79% of Isom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isom were General Labourer and Cook.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • Plumber
    15%
  • Builders Labourer
    15%
  • General Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Invalid
    4%
  • Cook
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 678 immigration records available for the last name Isom. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Isom. For the veterans among your Isom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isom lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Isom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Isom in 1940 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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