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Lih Family History

Lih Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Li, Lis, Lin, Liu, Lio, Lia, Lie, Lim, Leh, Loh

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Where is the Lih family from?

You can see how Lih families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lih family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Lih family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Lih's in USA. California had the highest population of Lih families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lih 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 Lih ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lih. 100% of Lih men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Lih family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Lih. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lih 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Lih. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Lih. For the veterans among your Lih ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lih lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Lih life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lih in 1986 was 86, and 95 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lih

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lih 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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