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Isse Family History

Isse Surname Meaning

Somali: from a Somali Muslim personal name from Arabic ʿĪsā ‘Jesus’ (see Issa). It is also found in Kenya and Djibouti.

Compare Issa — Note: Since Somalis traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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You can see how Isse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Isse family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Isse's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Isse families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Isse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isse 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Isse. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Isse. For the veterans among your Isse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isse lifespan?

Average Isse life expectancy in 2004 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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