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Isenor Family History

Isenor 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: Senor, Seno, Senior, Wisener, Menor, Sanor, Secor, Sedor, Isner

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Where is the Isenor family from?

You can see how Isenor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isenor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Isenor families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 137 Isenor families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 99% of all the recorded Isenor's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Isenor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isenor 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 Isenor ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Isenor. 70% of Isenor men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Isenor 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 1921

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Laborer
    31%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Isenor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Isenor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isenor 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Isenor. 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 66 military records available for the last name Isenor. For the veterans among your Isenor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isenor lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Isenor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Isenor in 1968 was 89, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isenor 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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