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 19
Brick Maker 6
At Home 5
Agricultural Labourer 4
Dress Maker 3
Butcher 2
Farm Servant 2
Farmer's Daur 2
House Servant 2
Gardener 2
Gardener's Wife 2
Weaver Worsted 2
Agricultural Labourer Pauper 1
Blacksmith's Apprentice 1
Carter 1
Chair Maker 1
Coal Miner 1
Farmer 90 Acres 1
Farmer Of 168 Acres Employing 4 Labourer 1
Farmer's Son 1
Farmer's Wife 1
Handloom Weaver Cotton 1
Burler Woolen 1
Corn Miller & Shopkeeper 1
Wife 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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