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Lisemby Family History

Lisemby 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: Lisenby, Lisby, Lieb, Livesay, Lazenby, Lisman, Liscomb, Lipsey

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Where is the Lisemby family from?

You can see how Lisemby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lisemby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lisemby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Lisemby families living in Georgia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lisemby's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Lisemby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lisemby 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 Lisemby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lisemby. 50% of Lisemby men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lisemby women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Lisemby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Lisemby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lisemby 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Lisemby. 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 111 military records available for the last name Lisemby. For the veterans among your Lisemby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lisemby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lisemby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Lisemby in 1964 was 80, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lisemby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lisemby 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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