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Isleib Family History

Isleib 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: Leib, Isley, Isler, Seib, Isle, Steib, Isles, Ismail, Isbell, Stein

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Where is the Isleib family from?

You can see how Isleib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isleib family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Isleib families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Isleib families living in New Jersey. This was about 30% of all the recorded Isleib's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Isleib families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isleib 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 Isleib ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isleib. 40% of Isleib men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Isleib women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isleib were Truck Driver 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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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What Isleib family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Isleib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isleib 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Isleib. 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 210 military records available for the last name Isleib. For the veterans among your Isleib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isleib lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Isleib life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Isleib in 1958 was 42, and 84 in 2003.

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