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Isselstein Family History

Isselstein 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: Rosenstein, Adelstein, Eisenstein, Himmelstein, Finkelstein

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Where is the Isselstein family from?

You can see how Isselstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isselstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Isselstein family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Isselstein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Isselstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isselstein 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 30 census records available for the last name Isselstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isselstein 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Isselstein. 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 76 military records available for the last name Isselstein. For the veterans among your Isselstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isselstein lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Isselstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Isselstein in 1975 was 89, and 87 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isselstein 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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