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Isabelle Family History

Isabelle Surname Meaning

French (mainly Normandy): from the female personal name Isabelle; see Isabel.

Altered form of French Isabel a cognate of 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Isabelle family from?

You can see how Isabelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isabelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Isabelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Isabelle families living in Kent. This was about 38% of all the recorded Isabelle's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Isabelle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isabelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Isabelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isabelle. 29% of Isabelle men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Isabelle women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isabelle were Coal Loader and Seamstress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Shoe Worker
    6%
  • Coal Loader
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Isabelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isabelle 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 884 immigration records available for the last name Isabelle. 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 746 military records available for the last name Isabelle. For the veterans among your Isabelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isabelle lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Isabelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Isabelle in 1953 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isabelle 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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