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Isernhagen Family History

Isernhagen 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: Sternhagen, Bernhagen, Greenhagen, Verhagen, Steinhagen, Eisenhauer

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Where is the Isernhagen family from?

You can see how Isernhagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isernhagen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Isernhagen family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Isernhagen's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Isernhagen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isernhagen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Isernhagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isernhagen. 100% of Isernhagen men worked as a Farming and 100% of Isernhagen women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Isernhagen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Isernhagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isernhagen 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Isernhagen. 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 43 military records available for the last name Isernhagen. For the veterans among your Isernhagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isernhagen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Isernhagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Isernhagen in 1970 was 83, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isernhagen 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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