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Isaksen Family History

Isaksen Surname Meaning

Norwegian and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Isak (see Isaac). Compare Isackson and Isakson.

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


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Where is the Isaksen family from?

You can see how Isaksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isaksen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Isaksen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Isaksen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Isaksen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Isaksen families in 1891.
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What did your Isaksen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isaksen. 15% of Isaksen men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Isaksen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isaksen were Ward Att and Saleslady.

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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
    15%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Retired
    11%
  • Ward Att
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Farm Wife
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Isaksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isaksen 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Isaksen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 440 military records available for the last name Isaksen. For the veterans among your Isaksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isaksen lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Isaksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Isaksen in 1947 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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