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Isenstein Family History

Isenstein 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: Eisenstein, Rosenstein, Orenstein, Bernstein, Einstein, Levenstein

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Where is the Isenstein family from?

You can see how Isenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isenstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Isenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Isenstein families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Isenstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Isenstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isenstein 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 Isenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Book Binder (master) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Isenstein. 100% of Isenstein men worked as a Book Binder (master) and 100% of Isenstein 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

  • Book Binder (master)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Isenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Isenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isenstein 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Isenstein. 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 101 military records available for the last name Isenstein. For the veterans among your Isenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isenstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Isenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Isenstein in 1963 was 69, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isenstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isenstein 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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