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Ismaili Family History

Ismaili Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Morocco): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Ismail.

Albanian: from the Muslim personal name Ismail (Albanian definite form Ismaili).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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There are 11 census records available for the last name Ismaili. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ismaili 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Ismaili. 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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There are 20 military records available for the last name Ismaili. For the veterans among your Ismaili ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ismaili lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Ismaili life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ismaili in 1976 was 37, and 71 in 2002.

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