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Lishman Family History

Lishman Surname Meaning

English (Northumberland Durham Cumbria): northern variant of Leachman.

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


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Where is the Lishman family from?

You can see how Lishman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lishman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lishman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 185 Lishman families living in Durham. This was about 31% of all the recorded Lishman's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Lishman families in 1891.
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What did your Lishman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lishman. 41% of Lishman men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Lishman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lishman were Joiner and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    41%
  • Dairy Farmer
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Joiner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Lishman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lishman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lishman. 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 923 military records available for the last name Lishman. For the veterans among your Lishman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lishman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lishman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lishman in 1962 was 83, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lishman 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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