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Lisan Family History

Lisan 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: Lian, Lisman, Lisak, Lison, Linan, Lisa, Glisan, Liang, Lis, Lin

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Where is the Lisan family from?

You can see how Lisan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lisan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lisan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Lisan families living in Kentucky. This was about 54% of all the recorded Lisan's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Lisan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lisan 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 119 census records available for the last name Lisan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lisan 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Lisan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Lisan. For the veterans among your Lisan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lisan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Lisan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lisan in 1969 was 84, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lisan 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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