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Isabell Family History

Isabell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Isbell.

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


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Where is the Isabell family from?

You can see how Isabell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isabell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Isabell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Isabell families living in Cornwall. This was about 18% of all the recorded Isabell's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Isabell families in 1891.
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What did your Isabell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Public Lighting Attendant Electrican and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Isabell. 50% of Isabell men worked as a Public Lighting Attendant Electrican and 100% of Isabell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Public Lighting Attendant Electrican
    50%
  • Retired
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Isabell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Isabell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isabell 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Isabell. 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 981 military records available for the last name Isabell. For the veterans among your Isabell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isabell lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Isabell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Isabell in 1945 was 40, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isabell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isabell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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