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Isala Family History

Isala 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: Sala, Isaza, Isola, Isaac, Sada, Sale, Scala, Bala, Sama, Lala

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Where is the Isala family from?

You can see how Isala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Isala families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Isala's in USA. New York had the highest population of Isala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Isala ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Isala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isala 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Isala. 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 3 military records available for the last name Isala. For the veterans among your Isala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isala lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1997, in the United States, Isala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Isala in 1994 was 77, and 1 in 1997.

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