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Issell Family History

Issell 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, Bissell, Kissell, Cissell, Oswell, Gesell, Sell, Rishell

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Where is the Issell family from?

You can see how Issell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Issell family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Issell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Issell families living in Devon. This was about 78% of all the recorded Issell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Issell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Issell 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Issell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Issell 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Issell. 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 86 military records available for the last name Issell. For the veterans among your Issell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Issell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Issell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Issell

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