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Iselin Family History

Iselin Name Meaning

German and Swiss German: variant of Eisele .

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


Similar surnames: Iseli, Selin, Isely, Kaelin, Selig, Brislin, Iseman, Thelin, Thein

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Where is the Iselin family from?

You can see how Iselin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iselin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Iselin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Iselin families living in Channel Islands. This was about 63% of all the recorded Iselin's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Iselin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iselin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Iselin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Iselin. 100% of Iselin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Iselin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iselin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Iselin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 339 military records available for the last name Iselin. For the veterans among your Iselin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iselin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Iselin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Iselin in 1963 was 76, and 78 in 2003.

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