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Isner Family History

Isner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eisner. It is concentrated in WV.

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


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Where is the Isner family from?

You can see how Isner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Isner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 41 Isner families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 91% of all the recorded Isner's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Isner families in 1911.
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What did your Isner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Isner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isner 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 504 immigration records available for the last name Isner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Isner. For the veterans among your Isner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isner lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Isner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Isner in 1944 was 42, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isner 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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