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Ismert Family History

Ismert 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: Smart, Osmer, Lemert, Isberg, Eisert, Imbert, Emmert, Kispert, Wismer

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Where is the Ismert family from?

You can see how Ismert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ismert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ismert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Ismert families living in California. This was about 32% of all the recorded Ismert's in USA. California had the highest population of Ismert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ismert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ismert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ismert. 60% of Ismert men worked as an Accountant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Accountant
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Ismert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 845 census records available for the last name Ismert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ismert 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Ismert. 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 134 military records available for the last name Ismert. For the veterans among your Ismert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ismert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ismert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ismert in 1964 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ismert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ismert 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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