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Isern Family History

Isern Surname Meaning

North German: probably an occupational name for a hardware dealer from Middle Low German isern isen ‘iron’ or a nickname from the adjective isern ‘iron steady strong’ for a person of these qualities.

Catalan: from the personal name Isern of ancient Germanic origin (compare 1 for etymology).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Isern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isern family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Isern families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Isern families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Isern's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Isern families in 1891.
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What did your Isern ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Isern. 100% of Isern women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 581 immigration records available for the last name Isern. 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 130 military records available for the last name Isern. For the veterans among your Isern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isern lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Isern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Isern in 1965 was 80, and 52 in 2004.

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