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Liser Family History

Liser 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: Lier, Lister, Leiser, Leser, Liber, Riser, Miser, Limer, Lisker

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Where is the Liser family from?

You can see how Liser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liser family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Liser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Liser families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Liser's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Liser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liser 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 Liser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liser. 56% of Liser men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Liser women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Liser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Liser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liser 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Liser. 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 132 military records available for the last name Liser. For the veterans among your Liser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liser lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Liser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Liser in 1977 was 81, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Liser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liser 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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