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Ishak Name Meaning

Arabic and Assyrian/Chaldean: from Ishak a variant of the personal name ’Isḥāq (see Ishaq ). As a name of Arabic origin it is most common in Malaysia Indonesia and Egypt where it is found among both Muslims and Christians.

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


Similar surnames: Issa, Islam, Isaac, Isaak, Shad, Issac, Sak, Isham, Sham, Shaw

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Where is the Ishak family from?

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

What did your Ishak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Ishak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ishak 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Ishak. 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 26 military records available for the last name Ishak. For the veterans among your Ishak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ishak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Ishak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ishak in 1970 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

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