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Isbotson Family History

Isbotson 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: Ibbotson, Shotton, Boyson, Scotton, Isaacson, Betson, Isakson, Bosson

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Where is the Isbotson family from?

You can see how Isbotson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isbotson family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Isbotson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Isbotson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Isbotson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Isbotson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isbotson 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 4 census records available for the last name Isbotson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isbotson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Isbotson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Isbotson. For the veterans among your Isbotson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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