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Isenberger Family History

Isenberger Surname Meaning

Altered form of German or Jewish Eisenberger. see Isenburg

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


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Where is the Isenberger family from?

You can see how Isenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isenberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Isenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Isenberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 82% of all the recorded Isenberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Isenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isenberger 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 Isenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isenberger. 25% of Isenberger men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Isenberger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isenberger were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Isenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Isenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isenberger 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Isenberger. 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 321 military records available for the last name Isenberger. For the veterans among your Isenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isenberger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Isenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Isenberger in 1963 was 87, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isenberger 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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