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Lihs Family History

Lihs 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, Lins, Lies, Lias, Lips, Liss, Li, Ling, Lier, Lees

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Where is the Lihs family from?

You can see how Lihs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lihs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lihs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Lihs families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Lihs's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Lihs families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Lihs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lihs 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Lihs. 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 26 military records available for the last name Lihs. For the veterans among your Lihs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lihs lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Lihs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lihs in 1970 was 70, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lihs 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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