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Lisney Family History

Lisney Surname Meaning

possibly from Anglo-Norman French l'ainz né ‘the elder eldest’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lisney family from?

You can see how Lisney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lisney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lisney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Lisney families living in Surrey. This was about 59% of all the recorded Lisney's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Lisney families in 1891.
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What did your Lisney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lisney. 60% of Lisney men worked as a Gardener and 85% of Lisney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lisney were Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Lisney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lisney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lisney 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Lisney. 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 235 military records available for the last name Lisney. For the veterans among your Lisney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lisney lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lisney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lisney in 1965 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lisney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lisney 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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