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Isibell Family History

Isibell 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: Isbell, Isabell, Asbell, Isabella, Isabel, Sidell, Zibell, Isabelle

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Where is the Isibell family from?

You can see how Isibell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isibell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Isibell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Isibell families living in Essex. This was about 89% of all the recorded Isibell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Isibell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isibell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Isibell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isibell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Isibell. 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 11 military records available for the last name Isibell. For the veterans among your Isibell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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