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Lise Family History

Lise 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: Lis, Line, Wise, List, Lipe, Rise, Lile, Lie, Liese, Bise

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Where is the Lise family from?

You can see how Lise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Lise families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lise's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Lise families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lise 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 Lise ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lise. 100% of Lise women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Lise family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lise 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 669 immigration records available for the last name Lise. 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 805 military records available for the last name Lise. For the veterans among your Lise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lise lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lise in 1965 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lise

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lise 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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