Ismay Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Ismay Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Ismay family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 28
Machinist Iron 5
Coal Miner 4
Cotton Weaver 3
Agricultural Labourer 2
Domestic Servant 2
Dress Maker 2
Farmer's Son 2
Retired Farmer 2
Miner 2
House Keeper 2
Carver & Gilder 2
Annuitant 1
Beer House Keeper 1
Farm Labourer 1
Farmer Of 170 Acres 1
Farmer Of 60 Acres 1
Farmer Of 90 Acres 1
Farmer's Daughter 1
Farmer's Wife 1
Farmers Wife 1
General Servant 1
Block Cutter 1
Sailor 1
Stripper & Gruinder Cotton 1

Ismay Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Ismay 100% 1,557
2 Smy 60% 1,333
3 Simey 40% 504
4 Smye 40% 343

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The surname Ismay is the most popular version of all its varients

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