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Isden Family History

Isden 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: Iden, Risden, Shen, Eden, Boden, Hyden, Osten, Linden, Ide, Eisen

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Where is the Isden family from?

You can see how Isden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isden family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Isden families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Isden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Isden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isden 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 Isden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Public Worts Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Isden. 100% of Isden men worked as a Public Worts Labourer and 100% of Isden 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 Worts Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Isden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Isden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isden 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Isden. 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 47 military records available for the last name Isden. For the veterans among your Isden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isden lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isden 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isden

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