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Lisowe Family History

Lisowe Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): topographic name from Ukrainian lisovyy ‘of the forest’.

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


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Where is the Lisowe family from?

You can see how Lisowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lisowe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lisowe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Lisowe families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lisowe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lisowe families in 1891.
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What did your Lisowe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lisowe. 55% of Lisowe men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Proprietor
    19%

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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Lisowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lisowe 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Lisowe. 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 30 military records available for the last name Lisowe. For the veterans among your Lisowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lisowe lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Lisowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lisowe in 1959 was 52, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lisowe 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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