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Issis Family History

Issis 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: Ishii, Idris, Issa, Issac, Cassis, Islas, Kassis, Estis, Ossi, Essig

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Where is the Issis family from?

You can see how Issis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Issis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Issis families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Issis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Issis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Issis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Issis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Issis 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Issis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Issis. For the veterans among your Issis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Issis lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2002, in the United States, Issis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Issis in 1996 was 65, and 73 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Issis 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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