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Ismer Family History

Ismer 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: Osmer, Wismer, Immer, Isner, Isler, Iser, Fisher, Asker, Oster, Usher

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Where is the Ismer family from?

You can see how Ismer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ismer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ismer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Ismer families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Ismer's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Ismer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ismer 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 Ismer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ismer. 100% of Ismer women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Ismer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Ismer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ismer 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Ismer. 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 94 military records available for the last name Ismer. For the veterans among your Ismer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ismer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Ismer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ismer in 1970 was 43, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ismer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ismer 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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