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Iselton Family History

Iselton 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: Uselton, Seaton, Elton, Felton, Belton, Ireton, Sexton, Melton

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Where is the Iselton family from?

You can see how Iselton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iselton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Iselton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Iselton families living in Durham. This was about 45% of all the recorded Iselton's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Iselton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Iselton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iselton 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Iselton. 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 17 military records available for the last name Iselton. For the veterans among your Iselton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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