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Isbel Family History

Isbel 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, Isabel, Gabel, Babel, Nobel, Israel, Kabel, Abel, Imber

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Where is the Isbel family from?

You can see how Isbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isbel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Isbel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Isbel families living in Essex. This was about 47% of all the recorded Isbel's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Isbel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isbel 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 Isbel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isbel. 50% of Isbel men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Isbel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isbel were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%

What Isbel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Isbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isbel 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Isbel. 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 285 military records available for the last name Isbel. For the veterans among your Isbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isbel lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Isbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Isbel in 1942 was 31, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isbel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isbel 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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