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Jisa Family History

Jisa 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: Pisa, Jia, Isa, Lisa, Jirsa, Zisa, Jasa, Ji, Jin, Basa

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Where is the Jisa family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jisa. 23% of Jisa men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Jisa women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jisa were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Mach Operator
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Jisa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Jisa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jisa 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Jisa. 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 135 military records available for the last name Jisa. For the veterans among your Jisa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jisa lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Jisa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jisa in 1957 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jisa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jisa 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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