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Ismond Family History

Ismond 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: Osmond, Esmond, Diamond, Edmond, Ormond, Desmond, Island, Almond

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Where is the Ismond family from?

You can see how Ismond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ismond family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ismond families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ismond family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Ismond's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ismond families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ismond 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 Ismond ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ismond. 50% of Ismond men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Journalier
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%

What Ismond family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ismond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ismond 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Ismond. 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 120 military records available for the last name Ismond. For the veterans among your Ismond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ismond lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Ismond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ismond in 1950 was 61, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ismond

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ismond 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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