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Issel Family History

Issel 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: Gissel, Missel, Kissel, Fissel, Insel, Wissel, Cissel, Sissel, Isbell

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Where is the Issel family from?

You can see how Issel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Issel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Issel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Issel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Issel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Issel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Issel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Issel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Hairdresser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Issel. 25% of Issel men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Issel women worked as a Hairdresser. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Automobile Mechanic
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hairdresser
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Issel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Issel 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Issel. 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 387 military records available for the last name Issel. For the veterans among your Issel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Issel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Issel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Issel in 1963 was 57, and 93 in 2004.

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