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Lisby Family History

Lisby Surname Meaning

Danish: habitational name from a place in Jutland named Lisby. English: variant of Lusby or from the Danish place in 1 above.

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


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Where is the Lisby family from?

You can see how Lisby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lisby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lisby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Lisby families living in Dorset. This was about 39% of all the recorded Lisby's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Lisby families in 1891.
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What did your Lisby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lisby. 80% of Lisby 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
    80%
  • Private Means
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lisby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lisby 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Lisby. 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 470 military records available for the last name Lisby. For the veterans among your Lisby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lisby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lisby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Lisby in 1964 was 86, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lisby 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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