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Isburg Family History

Isburg 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: Isberg, Burg, Limburg, Risberg, Osberg, Asbury, Ginsburg, Rosburg

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Where is the Isburg family from?

You can see how Isburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isburg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Isburg families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Isburg's in USA. California had the highest population of Isburg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Isburg ancestors do for a living?

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

What Isburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Isburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isburg 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Isburg. 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 15 military records available for the last name Isburg. For the veterans among your Isburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isburg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Isburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Isburg in 1968 was 59, and 77 in 2002.

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