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Isenburg Family History

Isenburg Surname Meaning

Altered form of German or Jewish Eisenberg. German: habitational name from the name of a medieval castle in the southern part of Hesse

the origin of a long line of nobility from the 12th century into the 21st century.

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


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Where is the Isenburg family from?

You can see how Isenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Isenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 59 Isenburg families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Isenburg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Isenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isenburg 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 Isenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isenburg. 35% of Isenburg men worked as a Farmer and 47% of Isenburg women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isenburg were Teacher and House.

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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
    35%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Teacher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    47%
  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • House
    14%

What Isenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Isenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isenburg 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Isenburg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Isenburg. For the veterans among your Isenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isenburg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Isenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Isenburg in 1956 was 74, and 40 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isenburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isenburg 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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