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Isdell Family History

Isdell Name Meaning

see Easdale .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Isbell, Idell, Tisdell, Oswell, Sell, Bissell, Rishell, Dell, Lindell

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Where is the Isdell family from?

You can see how Isdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isdell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Isdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Isdell families living in British Columbia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Isdell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Isdell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isdell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Isdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isdell. 29% of Isdell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Isdell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isdell were Clerk and Seamstress. .

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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
    29%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Isdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isdell 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Isdell. 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 527 military records available for the last name Isdell. For the veterans among your Isdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isdell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Isdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Isdell in 1959 was 43, and 90 in 2004.

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