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Izer Family History

Izer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eiser or its Dutch equivalent Ijzer

a metonymic occupational name for a smith or a merchant of hardware from Dutch ijzer ‘iron’.

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


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Where is the Izer family from?

You can see how Izer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Izer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Izer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Izer families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Izer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Izer families in 1891.
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What did your Izer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Izer. 24% of Izer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Izer women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Izer were Maintenance Man and Housework.

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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
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Maintenance Man
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Izer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Izer 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Izer. 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 390 military records available for the last name Izer. For the veterans among your Izer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Izer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Izer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Izer in 1965 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Izer 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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