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Isgar Family History

Isgar Name Meaning

English (Somerset):: (of Norman origin) from the Middle English personal name Isger from an Old French form of the ancient Germanic name Iseger (composed of īs ‘ice’ or īsen- ‘iron’ + gair ‘spear’). perhaps also from the early Middle English personal name Esger from the Old Norse name Ásgeirr which is composed of the elements áss ‘god’ + geirr ‘spear’. See Asker .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Isaac, Ungar, Saar, Star, Issa, Islam, Nagar, Sugar, Issac, Oscar

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Where is the Isgar family from?

You can see how Isgar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isgar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Isgar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 7 Isgar families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Isgar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Isgar families in 1880.
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What did your Isgar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Isgar. 50% of Isgar 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Isgar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isgar 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 701 immigration records available for the last name Isgar. 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 190 military records available for the last name Isgar. For the veterans among your Isgar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isgar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Isgar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Isgar in 1964 was 68, and 96 in 2003.

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