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Isch Family History

Isch Name Meaning

Swiss German: from a shortened form of a compound ancient Germanic personal name formed with īsen- ‘iron’ as its first element.

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


Similar surnames: Disch, Asch, Misch, Kusch, Esch, Eisch, Wisch, Ish, Kisch, Risch

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Where is the Isch family from?

You can see how Isch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Isch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Isch families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Isch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Isch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Isch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isch. 36% of Isch men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Isch women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isch were Salesman and Maid. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Weaver
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
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What Isch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Isch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isch 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 492 immigration records available for the last name Isch. 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 947 military records available for the last name Isch. For the veterans among your Isch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Isch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Isch in 1962 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

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