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Isom Family History

Isom Name Meaning

English (Essex): habitational name from Isham in Northamptonshire. The placename is derived from the river name Ise (of Celtic origin) + Old English hām ‘homestead’.

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


Similar surnames: Ison, Ipson, Sam, Sissom, Easom, Isham, Son, Crom, Som, Igou

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Where is the Isom family from?

You can see how Isom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Isom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Isom families living in Tennessee. This was about 30% of all the recorded Isom's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Isom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Isom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isom. 30% of Isom men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Isom women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isom were Miner and Maid. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Miner
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Maid
    7%
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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Isom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isom 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 678 immigration records available for the last name Isom. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Isom. For the veterans among your Isom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isom lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Isom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Isom in 1940 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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