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Izzie Family History

Izzie 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: Izzi, Lizzi, Mazie, Elzie, Mizzi, Azzi, Gizzi, Lizzio, Uzzle, Imrie

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Where is the Izzie family from?

You can see how Izzie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Izzie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Izzie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Izzie families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Izzie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Izzie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Izzie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Izzie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Izzie. 34% of Izzie men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
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What Izzie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Izzie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Izzie 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Izzie. 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 9 military records available for the last name Izzie. For the veterans among your Izzie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Izzie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Izzie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Izzie in 1964 was 71, and 83 in 2001.

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