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Issett Family History

Issett Name Meaning

see Izzard and compare Issatt Isitt Issott

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Bissett, Isgett, Isett, Russett, Hassett, Blissett, Swett, Grissett

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Where is the Issett family from?

You can see how Issett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Issett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Issett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Issett family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Issett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Issett families in 1920.
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What did your Issett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Issett. 100% of Issett men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Issett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Issett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Issett 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Issett. 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 48 military records available for the last name Issett. For the veterans among your Issett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Issett lifespan?

Average Issett life expectancy in 1966 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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