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Isaman Family History

Isaman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eisermann see Eiserman.

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


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Where is the Isaman family from?

You can see how Isaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isaman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Isaman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Isaman families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 78% of all the recorded Isaman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Isaman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isaman 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 Isaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isaman. 44% of Isaman men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Isaman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isaman were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Isaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Isaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isaman 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Isaman. 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 277 military records available for the last name Isaman. For the veterans among your Isaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isaman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Isaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Isaman in 1943 was 27, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isaman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isaman 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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