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Isenberg Family History

Isenberg Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eisenberg. Swedish: variant of Isberg or an adoption of German Eisenberg.

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


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Where is the Isenberg family from?

You can see how Isenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Isenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Isenberg families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Isenberg's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Isenberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isenberg 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 Isenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Isenberg. 31% of Isenberg men worked as a Tailor and 88% of Isenberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isenberg were Ladies Gents Hairdresser 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

  • Tailor
    31%
  • Ladies Tailor
    24%
  • Tailors Presser
    16%
  • Ladies Gents Hairdresser
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Isenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isenberg 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Isenberg. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Isenberg. For the veterans among your Isenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isenberg lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Isenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Isenberg in 1944 was 25, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isenberg 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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