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Isben Family History

Isben 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: Isbell, Shen, Ben, Osten, Imber, Eisen, Leben, Osen, Iden, Nissen

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Where is the Isben family from?

You can see how Isben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isben family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Isben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Isben family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Isben's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Isben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Isben ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Isben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isben 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Isben. 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 10 military records available for the last name Isben. For the veterans among your Isben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isben lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Isben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Isben in 1966 was 75, and 56 in 1996.

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