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Izen Family History

Izen 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: Iden, Iwen, Itzen, Iten, Izer, Chen, Zeno, Wen, Shen, Wien

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Where is the Izen family from?

You can see how Izen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Izen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Izen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Izen family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Izen's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Izen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Izen 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 Izen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Izen. 100% of Izen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Izen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Izen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Izen 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Izen. 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 132 military records available for the last name Izen. For the veterans among your Izen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Izen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Izen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Izen in 1962 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Izen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Izen 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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