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Isborn Family History

Isborn 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: Osborn, Osborne, Alborn, Born, Lisbon, Aborn, Ogborn, Isberg, Sporn

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Where is the Isborn family from?

You can see how Isborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isborn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Isborn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Isborn families living in Wiltshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Isborn's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Isborn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isborn 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 did your Isborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isborn. 59% of Isborn men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Isborn women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Suipping
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Isborn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Isborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isborn 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Isborn. 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 73 military records available for the last name Isborn. For the veterans among your Isborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isborn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Isborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Isborn in 1970 was 61, and 87 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isborn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isborn 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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