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Isselman Family History

Isselman 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: Inselman, Esselman, Usselman, Selman, Kesselman, Hasselman, Wesselman

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Where is the Isselman family from?

You can see how Isselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isselman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Isselman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Isselman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Isselman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Isselman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isselman 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 83 census records available for the last name Isselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isselman 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Isselman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Isselman. For the veterans among your Isselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isselman lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Isselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Isselman in 1988 was 88, and 85 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isselman 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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