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Isacoff Family History

Isacoff 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: Sadoff, Ivanoff, Acoff, Shroff, Isadore, Iacono, Danoff, Bischoff

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Where is the Isacoff family from?

You can see how Isacoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isacoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Isacoff families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Isacoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Isacoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isacoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Isacoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isacoff. 50% of Isacoff men worked as a Manager and 100% of Isacoff women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Manager
    50%
  • Junk Dealer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Isacoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Isacoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isacoff 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Isacoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Isacoff. For the veterans among your Isacoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isacoff lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Isacoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Isacoff in 1957 was 55, and 56 in 2004.

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