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Iseli Family History

Iseli Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Eisele.

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


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Where is the Iseli family from?

You can see how Iseli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iseli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Iseli families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Iseli families living in Nebraska. This was about 32% of all the recorded Iseli's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Iseli families in 1880.
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What did your Iseli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Iseli. 88% of Iseli men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Iseli women worked as a Bookeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Iseli were Superintendent and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    88%
  • Superintendent
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Iseli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Iseli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iseli 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Iseli. 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 275 military records available for the last name Iseli. For the veterans among your Iseli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iseli lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Iseli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Iseli in 1955 was 48, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Iseli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iseli 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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