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Iselt Family History

Iselt 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: Isely, Iseli, Isett, Isbell, Sell, Belt, Igel, Eisele, Imel, Salt

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Where is the Iselt family from?

You can see how Iselt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iselt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Iselt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Iselt family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Iselt's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Iselt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iselt 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 Iselt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Iselt. 75% of Iselt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Iselt women worked as a Farm Hand.

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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
    75%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Blacksmith
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%

What Iselt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Iselt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iselt 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Iselt. 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 58 military records available for the last name Iselt. For the veterans among your Iselt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iselt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Iselt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Iselt in 1962 was 57, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Iselt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iselt 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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