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Ishmiel Family History

Ishmiel 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: Ishmael, Chmiel, Shiel, Ismael, Ismail, Ishii, Israel, Samuel, Fishel

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Where is the Ishmiel family from?

You can see how Ishmiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ishmiel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ishmiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ishmiel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ishmiel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ishmiel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ishmiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Ishmiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Ishmiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ishmiel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ishmiel. 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 40 military records available for the last name Ishmiel. For the veterans among your Ishmiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ishmiel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Ishmiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ishmiel in 1956 was 37, and 84 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ishmiel 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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