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Isobel Family History

Isobel 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: Sobel, Isobe, Isabel, Isbell, Nobel, Israel, Knobel, Lobel, Kobel

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Where is the Isobel family from?

You can see how Isobel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isobel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Isobel family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Isobel's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Isobel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isobel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Isobel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Isobel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Isobel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isobel 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Isobel. 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 19 military records available for the last name Isobel. For the veterans among your Isobel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isobel lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Isobel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Isobel in 1992 was 67, and 67 in 2001.

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