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Lischy Family History

Lischy 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: Licht, Fisch, Risch, Eisch, Misch, Lusch, Wisch, Lisby, Liesch, Losch

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Where is the Lischy family from?

You can see how Lischy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lischy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lischy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Lischy families living in Indiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Lischy's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Lischy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lischy 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 104 census records available for the last name Lischy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lischy 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Lischy. 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 26 military records available for the last name Lischy. For the veterans among your Lischy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lischy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Lischy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lischy in 1974 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lischy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lischy 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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