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Iza Family History

Iza Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Itza a topographic name from i(h)i ‘rush reed’ + the suffix -tza denoting abundance or a habitational name from a village in Navarre named Itza.

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


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You can see how Iza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iza family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Iza families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Iza families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Iza's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Iza families in 1911.
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What did your Iza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Paperhanger was the top reported job for people in the USA named Iza. 100% of Iza men worked as a Paperhanger.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Paperhanger
    100%

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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Iza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iza 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Iza. 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 17 military records available for the last name Iza. For the veterans among your Iza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iza lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Iza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Iza in 1979 was 89, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iza 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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