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Ishman Family History

Ishman Surname Meaning

English: possibly an altered form of Isham.

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


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Where is the Ishman family from?

You can see how Ishman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ishman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ishman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Ishman families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Ishman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ishman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ishman 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 Ishman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ishman. 45% of Ishman men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Ishman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ishman were Attendant and Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Attendant
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Maid
    16%
  • House Work
    16%
  • Servant
    11%

What Ishman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ishman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ishman 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Ishman. 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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Draft Cards

There are 569 military records available for the last name Ishman. For the veterans among your Ishman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ishman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ishman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Ishman in 1962 was 79, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ishman 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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