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Hishmeh Family History

Hishmeh Surname Meaning

Arabic (Palestine and Jordan): from Arabic ḥishmah ‘modesty decency’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

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


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You can see how Hishmeh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hishmeh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Hishmeh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hishmeh family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hishmeh's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Hishmeh families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Hishmeh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hishmeh 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Hishmeh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Hishmeh. For the veterans among your Hishmeh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hishmeh lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hishmeh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hishmeh in 1956 was 54, and 98 in 2004.

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