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Isen Family History

Isen 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: Eisen, Osen, Iden, Ipsen, Sen, Iwen, Ison, Iten, Ibsen, Risen

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Where is the Isen family from?

You can see how Isen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Isen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Isen family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Isen's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Isen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isen 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 Isen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isen. 34% of Isen men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Isen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isen were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Owner
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Isen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Isen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isen 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Isen. 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 941 military records available for the last name Isen. For the veterans among your Isen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Isen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Isen in 1967 was 74, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isen 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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