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Isselin Family History

Isselin 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: Asselin, Iselin, Selin, Gosselin, Iseli, Isbell, Stein, Maslin, Melin

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Where is the Isselin family from?

You can see how Isselin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isselin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Isselin family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Isselin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Isselin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isselin 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 Isselin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Silk Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Isselin. 100% of Isselin men worked as a Silk Printer.

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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

  • Silk Printer
    100%

What Isselin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Isselin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isselin 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Isselin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Isselin. For the veterans among your Isselin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isselin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Isselin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Isselin in 1971 was 71, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isselin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isselin 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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