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Isger Family History

Isger Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Inger, Isner, Isler, Visger, Iser, Fisher, Asker, Oster, Alger, Usher

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Where is the Isger family from?

You can see how Isger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Isger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Isger families living in Sussex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Isger's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Isger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Isger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Isger. 100% of Isger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Isger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isger 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Isger. 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 35 military records available for the last name Isger. For the veterans among your Isger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isger lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1992, in the United States, Isger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Isger in 1979 was 67, and 81 in 1992.

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