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Lisor Family History

Lisor 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: Lison, Wisor, Kisor, Lier, Lis, Lister, Lipson, Ligon, List, Liston

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Where is the Lisor family from?

You can see how Lisor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lisor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lisor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Lisor families living in Iowa. This was about 74% of all the recorded Lisor's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Lisor families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Lisor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lisor 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Lisor. 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 10 military records available for the last name Lisor. For the veterans among your Lisor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lisor lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Lisor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lisor in 1981 was 91, and 69 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lisor 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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