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Iseler Family History

Iseler 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: Isler, Ikeler, Issler, Iszler, Ishler, Seller, Ostler, Bieler, Soler

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Where is the Iseler family from?

You can see how Iseler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iseler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Iseler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Iseler families living in South Carolina. This was about 65% of all the recorded Iseler's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Iseler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iseler 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 Iseler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Music Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Iseler. 67% of Iseler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Iseler women worked as a Music Teacher.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Music Teacher
    100%

What Iseler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Iseler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iseler 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Iseler. 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 27 military records available for the last name Iseler. For the veterans among your Iseler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iseler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Iseler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Iseler in 1966 was 80, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Iseler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iseler 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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