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Isbach Family History

Isbach Name 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: Ibach, Isaac, Bach, Issac, Urbach, Limbach, Orbach, Hubach, Stach

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Where is the Isbach family from?

You can see how Isbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Isbach family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Isbach's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Isbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Isbach ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Isbach ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Isbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isbach 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Isbach. 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 6 military records available for the last name Isbach. For the veterans among your Isbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isbach lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Isbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Isbach in 1976 was 84, and 81 in 2004.

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