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Lissa Family History

Lissa 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: Issa, Lista, Liska, Lisa, Lessa, Liss, Lissy, Lassa, Laska, Lis

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Where is the Lissa family from?

You can see how Lissa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lissa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lissa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Lissa families living in Mississippi. This was about 71% of all the recorded Lissa's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Lissa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lissa 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 Lissa ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lissa. 100% of Lissa 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 679 census records available for the last name Lissa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lissa 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Lissa. 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 89 military records available for the last name Lissa. For the veterans among your Lissa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lissa lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lissa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lissa in 1959 was 47, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lissa 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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