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Iseley Family History

Iseley 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: Isley, Wiseley, Seley, Isely, Seeley, Nissley, Insley, Iley, Akeley

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Where is the Iseley family from?

You can see how Iseley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iseley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Iseley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Iseley families living in North Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Iseley's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Iseley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iseley 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 Iseley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Iseley. 35% of Iseley men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Iseley women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Iseley were Operator and Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Operator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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What Iseley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Iseley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iseley 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Iseley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 362 military records available for the last name Iseley. For the veterans among your Iseley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iseley lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2002, in the United States, Iseley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Iseley in 1946 was 32, and 73 in 2002.

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