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Isbill Family History

Isbill Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Isbell.

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


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Where is the Isbill family from?

You can see how Isbill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isbill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Isbill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 39 Isbill families living in Norfolk. This was about 93% of all the recorded Isbill's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Isbill families in 1891.
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What did your Isbill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer Aerodrome and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Isbill. 43% of Isbill men worked as a Builders Labourer Aerodrome and 85% of Isbill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isbill were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer Aerodrome
    43%
  • Motor Mechanic
    29%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Isbill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Isbill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isbill 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Isbill. 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 433 military records available for the last name Isbill. For the veterans among your Isbill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isbill lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Isbill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Isbill in 1944 was 28, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isbill 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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