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Izaac Family History

Izaac 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: Isaac, Zajac, Zayac, Zhao, Haar, Faas, Haag, Saad, Saar, Izard

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Izaac 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 Izaac ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Izaac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Izaac 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Izaac. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Izaac. For the veterans among your Izaac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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