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Israelsen Family History

Israelsen 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: Israelson, Israel, Cornelsen, Michaelsen, Bertelsen, Isaksen

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Where is the Israelsen family from?

You can see how Israelsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Israelsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Israelsen families living in Utah. This was about 43% of all the recorded Israelsen's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Israelsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Israelsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Israelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Israelsen 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Israelsen. 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 56 military records available for the last name Israelsen. For the veterans among your Israelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Israelsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Israelsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Israelsen in 1963 was 81, and 48 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Israelsen 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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