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Isabell Family History

Isabell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Isbell.

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


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Where is the Isabell family from?

You can see how Isabell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isabell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Isabell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Isabell families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Isabell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Isabell families in 1911.
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What did your Isabell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cult was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Isabell. 50% of Isabell men worked as a Cult.

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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

  • Cult
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Isabell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isabell 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Isabell. 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 981 military records available for the last name Isabell. For the veterans among your Isabell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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