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Origins of the Isom surname

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Where do most Isoms live?

In 1921, most Isoms lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Isoms

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,680 records for the Isom surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.

Who were Isoms most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Johnsons

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What are the most common Isom first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Isoms

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Isoms in 1921
Dressmaker

10

Laundress

6

Tailoress

6

General Servant Domestic

5

General Servant

4

Common Male occupations for Isoms in 1921
Farm Hands

29

Agricultural Labourer

22

General Farmers

16

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

11

Ag Labourer

9

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