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Liessman Family History

Liessman 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: Lessman, Pressman, Messman, Lisman, Glissman, Rissman, Hessman

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Where is the Liessman family from?

You can see how Liessman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liessman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Liessman family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Liessman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Liessman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liessman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Liessman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liessman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Liessman. 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 31 military records available for the last name Liessman. For the veterans among your Liessman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liessman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Liessman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Liessman in 1963 was 85, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liessman 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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