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Izak Family History

Izak 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: Zak, Mizak, Lizak, Pak, Kozak, Ida, Mak, Izard, Rak, Oak

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Where is the Izak family from?

You can see how Izak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Izak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Izak families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Izak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Izak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Izak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Izak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Izak. 50% of Izak men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

What Izak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Izak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Izak 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 652 immigration records available for the last name Izak. 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 44 military records available for the last name Izak. For the veterans among your Izak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Izak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Izak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Izak in 1968 was 68, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Izak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Izak 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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