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Ishu Family History

Ishu 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: Shu, Ish, Chu, Zhu, Shi, Hu, Su, Ishii, Ash, Issa

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Where is the Ishu family from?

You can see how Ishu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ishu family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ishu family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Ishu's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Ishu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ishu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ishu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ishu. 100% of Ishu men worked as a Farm 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Ishu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ishu 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Ishu. 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 54 military records available for the last name Ishu. For the veterans among your Ishu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ishu lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Ishu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ishu in 1983 was 75, and 91 in 2003.

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