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Isiley Family History

Isiley 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: Isley, Bailey, Nissley, Sibley, Insley, Iley, Astley, Riley, Sisley

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Where is the Isiley family from?

You can see how Isiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isiley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Isiley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Isiley families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Isiley's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Isiley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Isiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isiley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Isiley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Isiley. For the veterans among your Isiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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