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Isi Family History

Isi Name 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: Risi, Si, Isa, Lisi, Gisi, Ish, Hsi, Ji, Li, Shi

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Where is the Isi family from?

You can see how Isi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Isi families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Isi's in USA. California had the highest population of Isi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Isi ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Isi ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Isi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Isi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isi 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Isi. 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 171 military records available for the last name Isi. For the veterans among your Isi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isi lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Isi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Isi in 1971 was 80, and 26 in 2003.

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