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Lissant Family History

Lissant 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: Lisman, Li Santi, Kissane, Poissant, Nissan, Vinsant, Liang, Bassano

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Where is the Lissant family from?

You can see how Lissant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lissant family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Lissant family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lissant's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Lissant families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Lissant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lissant 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Lissant. 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 34 military records available for the last name Lissant. For the veterans among your Lissant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lissant lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Lissant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lissant in 1993 was 99, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lissant 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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