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Isaak Family History

Isaak Name Meaning

Jewish: variant of Isaac . German: from the personal name Isaak German form of Isaac .

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


Similar surnames: Isaac, Sack, Issac, Sak, Ishak, Raak, Saar, Saad, Salk, Taake

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Where is the Isaak family from?

You can see how Isaak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isaak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Isaak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Isaak families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Isaak's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Isaak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isaak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Isaak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Isaak. 70% of Isaak men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Farmers Son
    30%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Isaak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isaak 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Isaak. 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 567 military records available for the last name Isaak. For the veterans among your Isaak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isaak lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Isaak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Isaak in 1953 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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