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Isao Family History

Isao 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: Isa, Sao, Tsao, Isaac, Bao, So, Cao, Zhao, Mao, Say

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Where is the Isao family from?

You can see how Isao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isao family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Isao families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Isao family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Isao's in USA. California had the highest population of Isao families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isao surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Isao ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Isao ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Isao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isao 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Isao. 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 16 military records available for the last name Isao. For the veterans among your Isao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isao lifespan?

Average Isao life expectancy in 1966 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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