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Isnor Family History

Isnor 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: Isner, Astor, Honor, Snow, Agnor, Shor, Risner, Eisner, Minor, Menor

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Where is the Isnor family from?

You can see how Isnor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isnor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Isnor families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 40 Isnor families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Isnor's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Isnor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isnor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Isnor ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Isnor. 37% of Isnor men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Isnor women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isnor were Labourer and Saleslady. .

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Fisherman
    11%
  • Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Isnor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isnor 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Isnor. 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 150 military records available for the last name Isnor. For the veterans among your Isnor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isnor lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Isnor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Isnor in 1964 was 79, and 86 in 2003.

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