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Iseman Family History

Iseman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eismann (see Eisman) or of Swiss German Isenmann.

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


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Where is the Iseman family from?

You can see how Iseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iseman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Iseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Iseman families living in Alberta. This was about 42% of all the recorded Iseman's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Iseman families in 1911.
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What did your Iseman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Iseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iseman 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Iseman. 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 889 military records available for the last name Iseman. For the veterans among your Iseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iseman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Iseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Iseman in 1948 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iseman 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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