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Listor Family History

Listor 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: Lister, Liston, Linton, Pastor, Nestor, Victor, Litton, Astor, List

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Where is the Listor family from?

You can see how Listor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Listor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Listor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Listor family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Listor's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Listor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Listor 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 Listor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Listor. 100% of Listor 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 Listor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Listor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Listor 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Listor. 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 15 military records available for the last name Listor. For the veterans among your Listor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Listor lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1986, in the United States, Listor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Listor in 1981 was 77, and 84 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Listor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Listor 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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