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Liso Family History

Liso 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, List, Lio, Riso, Lino, Lisko, Lisk, Tiso, Lison, Lisa

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Where is the Liso family from?

You can see how Liso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liso family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Liso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Liso families living in Warwickshire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Liso's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Liso families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liso 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 Liso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liso. 34% of Liso men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Liso women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liso were Chauffeur and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Chauffeur
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    46%
  • Dancer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Operator
    19%

What Liso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 856 census records available for the last name Liso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liso 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Liso. 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 120 military records available for the last name Liso. For the veterans among your Liso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liso lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Liso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Liso in 1963 was 76, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Liso

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liso 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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