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Isbern Family History

Isbern Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Isberg, Isbell, Imber, Stern, Risberg, Osberg, Cobern, Bern, Imbert

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Where is the Isbern family from?

You can see how Isbern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isbern family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Isbern families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Isbern's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Isbern families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isbern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Isbern ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Isbern. 100% of Isbern women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Isbern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isbern 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Isbern. 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 Isbern. For the veterans among your Isbern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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