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Isali Family History

Isali Surname 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: Iseli, Isaac, Sala, Sale, Ishii, Ali, Salm, Salvi, Sari, Wali

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Where is the Isali family from?

You can see how Isali families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isali family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Isali families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Isali family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Isali's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Isali families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isali surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Isali family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Isali. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isali 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Isali. 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 4 military records available for the last name Isali. For the veterans among your Isali ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isali lifespan?

Average Isali life expectancy in 1969 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isali 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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