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Ismach Family History

Ismach Name 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: Isaac, Ismail, Mach, Issac, Stach, Spach, Isch, Smack, Ibach, Isaacs

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Where is the Ismach family from?

You can see how Ismach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ismach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ismach family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ismach's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ismach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ismach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ismach ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ismach ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Ismach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ismach 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Ismach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Ismach. For the veterans among your Ismach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ismach lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Ismach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ismach in 1965 was 70, and 101 in 1997.

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