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Ismon Family History

Ismon 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: Ison, Inmon, Osmon, Son, Simon, Osman, Lemon, Mon, Aston, Liston

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Where is the Ismon family from?

You can see how Ismon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ismon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ismon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Ismon families living in Michigan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ismon's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ismon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ismon 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 257 census records available for the last name Ismon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ismon 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Ismon. 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 46 military records available for the last name Ismon. For the veterans among your Ismon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ismon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Ismon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ismon in 1967 was 67, and 84 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ismon 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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