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Iselin Family History

Iselin Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: variant of Eisele.

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


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Where is the Iselin family from?

You can see how Iselin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iselin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Iselin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Iselin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Iselin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Iselin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iselin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Iselin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Iselin. 32% of Iselin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Iselin women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Foreman
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Iselin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Iselin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iselin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Iselin. 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 339 military records available for the last name Iselin. For the veterans among your Iselin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iselin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Iselin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Iselin in 1963 was 76, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Iselin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iselin 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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