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Liske Family History

Liske Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Czech Liška or Slovak Líška (see Liska) or Polish Liszka.

Germanized form of Sorbian Lěsk and Lěska (see Lieske compare Lisk).

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


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Where is the Liske family from?

You can see how Liske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liske family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Liske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Liske families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Liske's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Liske families in 1891.
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What did your Liske ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Liske. 100% of Liske 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Liske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liske 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Liske. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Liske. For the veterans among your Liske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liske lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Liske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Liske in 1945 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liske 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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