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Ismal Family History

Ismal Surname 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: Ismail, Ismael, Ismay, Isaac, Osman, Israel, Seal, Imam, Kamal, Issa

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Where is the Ismal family from?

You can see how Ismal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ismal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ismal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ismal families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ismal's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ismal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ismal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Ismal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ismal 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Ismal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Ismal. For the veterans among your Ismal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ismal lifespan?

Average Ismal life expectancy in 1994 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ismal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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