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Isaacsen Family History

Isaacsen 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: Isaacson, Isaksen, Isaacs, Isaac, Aasen, Stassen, Sachen, Claassen

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Where is the Isaacsen family from?

You can see how Isaacsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isaacsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Isaacsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Isaacsen family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Isaacsen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Isaacsen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isaacsen 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 Isaacsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Isaacsen. 100% of Isaacsen men worked as a Shipping Clerk.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Isaacsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isaacsen 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Isaacsen. 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 374 military records available for the last name Isaacsen. For the veterans among your Isaacsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isaacsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Isaacsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Isaacsen in 1963 was 79, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isaacsen 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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