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Issacs Family History

Issacs Surname Meaning

Jewish and English: variant of Isaacs.

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


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Where is the Issacs family from?

You can see how Issacs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Issacs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Issacs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Issacs families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Issacs's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Issacs families in 1911.
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What did your Issacs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Issacs. 20% of Issacs men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Issacs women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Issacs were Manager and Telephone Operator.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Telephone Operator
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Issacs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Issacs 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Issacs. 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 202 military records available for the last name Issacs. For the veterans among your Issacs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Issacs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Issacs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Issacs in 1963 was 75, and 44 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Issacs 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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