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Lisles Family History

Lisles Surname Meaning

see Liles.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Lisles family from?

You can see how Lisles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lisles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lisles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Lisles families living in Yorkshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Lisles's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lisles families in 1891.
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What did your Lisles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lisles. 100% of Lisles 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Lisles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lisles 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Lisles. 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 142 military records available for the last name Lisles. For the veterans among your Lisles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lisles lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Lisles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lisles in 1971 was 72, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lisles 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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