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Isabelle Family History

Isabelle Name Meaning

French (mainly Normandy): from the female personal name Isabelle; see Isabel . Altered form of French Isabel a cognate of 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Isabell, Isabel, Isabella, Leavelle, Sibille, Lavelle, Selle, Isbill

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Where is the Isabelle family from?

You can see how Isabelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isabelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Isabelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 375 Isabelle families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Isabelle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Isabelle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isabelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Isabelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Isabelle. 32% of Isabelle men worked as a Journalier and 25% of Isabelle women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isabelle were Menuisier and Cultivateur. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    32%
  • Cultivateur
    31%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Menuisier
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Mnagre
    17%
  • Cultivateur
    17%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Isabelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isabelle 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 884 immigration records available for the last name Isabelle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 746 military records available for the last name Isabelle. For the veterans among your Isabelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isabelle lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Isabelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Isabelle in 1953 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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