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Lifsey Family History

Lifsey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Livesey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lifsey family from?

You can see how Lifsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lifsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lifsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Lifsey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Lifsey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lifsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lifsey 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 Lifsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman (farm) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lifsey. 100% of Lifsey men worked as a Cowman (farm) and 100% of Lifsey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cowman (farm)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Lifsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lifsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lifsey 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Lifsey. 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 497 military records available for the last name Lifsey. For the veterans among your Lifsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lifsey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lifsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lifsey in 1960 was 60, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lifsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lifsey 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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