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Lii Family History

Lii 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, Lai, Lio, Lia, Lei, Lie, Loi

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Where is the Lii family from?

You can see how Lii families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lii family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lii families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Lii's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Lii families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lii surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Lii. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lii 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Lii. 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 15 military records available for the last name Lii. For the veterans among your Lii ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lii lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Lii life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lii in 1977 was 49, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lii 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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