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Isely Family History

Isely Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Iseli.

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


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Where is the Isely family from?

You can see how Isely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Isely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Isely families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Isely's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Isely families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isely 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 Isely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isely. 40% of Isely men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Isely women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isely were Laborer and House Wife.

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • House Wife
    50%

What Isely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Isely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isely 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Isely. 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 346 military records available for the last name Isely. For the veterans among your Isely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isely lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Isely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Isely in 1956 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isely 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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