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Isbell Family History

Isbell Surname Meaning

English: from the female personal name Isabel or its variant Isabell(a) cognates of Elizabeth.

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


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Where is the Isbell family from?

You can see how Isbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isbell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Isbell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Isbell families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Isbell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Isbell families in 1911.
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What did your Isbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Isbell. 100% of Isbell men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Isbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isbell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Isbell. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Isbell. For the veterans among your Isbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isbell lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Isbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Isbell in 1942 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isbell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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