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[Surname] Meaning of surname ISELIN
I think my ancestors were from Switzerland. It's such an unusual name, I have always wondered if it had a meaning.
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It is a variation of Iserlin. I suppose its meaning is connected with the river Iser.
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Or, perhaps more likely, Iserlin is related to Isenlin meaning 'iron' See my post: http://surnames.behindthename.com/messages/2136.html
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