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Early Origins of the Ismael family

The surname Ismael was first found in Venice (Italian: Venezia), and seaport occupying one of the most remarkable sites of the world. Centralizing on the Grand Canal the history of the city can be traced through the different styles of architecture Byzantine, Gothic, early Renaissance and late Renaissance. It is rich in ancient palaces, churches, libraries, galleries, monuments, statues, treasures and artifacts. Its history is abundant in politics, art, religion, scholarship and conflict. The ducal palace was commenced in 1309. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry.

Early History of the Ismael family

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Ismael Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Israel, Ismaelli, Izrael, Yisrael, Israelski, Israels, Israeler, Izraeler, Israeli, Israely, Izraely, Izreeli, Yisraeli and many more.

Early Notables of the Ismael family

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Migration of the Ismael family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Abram Israel, aged 17, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1909; Achilee F Israel, aged 34, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1921; Adeline Israel, aged 20, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1895.


Contemporary Notables of the name Ismael (post 1700) +

  • Juan Ismael Calzada, Mexican botanist and collector
  • José Ismael Sarmiento Riaño (b. 1973), Colombian retired road cyclist
  • Ismael Cerna (1856-1901), Guatemalan poet, Bachelor of Philosophy, and later in medicine and law
  • Ismael Quintana (1937-2016), Puerto Rican singer and composer of salsa music
  • Ismael Gómez Falcón (b. 1984), Spanish professional footballer
  • Ismael "Milo" Valenzuela (1934-2009), American Thoroughbred horse racing jockey, inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 2008 with 2,545 career wins
  • Ismael Ignacio Fuentes Castro (b. 1981), Chilean football defender
  • Ismael Íñiguez González (b. 1981), Mexican football player
  • Ismael Laguna Meneses (b. 1943), professional boxer from Panama
  • Ismael Valadéz (b. 1985), Mexican football striker


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