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Isher Family History

Isher 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: Fisher, Usher, Risher, Asher, Disher, Ishee, Osher, Sher, Isner

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Where is the Isher family from?

You can see how Isher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isher family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Isher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Isher family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Isher's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Isher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Isher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isher. 38% of Isher men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Isher women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    38%
  • Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Isher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isher 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Isher. 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 524 military records available for the last name Isher. For the veterans among your Isher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Isher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Isher in 1968 was 77, and 93 in 2003.

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