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Issenberg Family History

Issenberg 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: Isenberg, Rosenberg, Essenburg, Stenberg, Eisenberg, Wesenberg

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Where is the Issenberg family from?

You can see how Issenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Issenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Issenberg family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Issenberg's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Issenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Issenberg 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 110 census records available for the last name Issenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Issenberg 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Issenberg. 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 23 military records available for the last name Issenberg. For the veterans among your Issenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Issenberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Issenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Issenberg in 1966 was 81, and 84 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Issenberg 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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