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Lissi Family History

Lissi 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: Lisi, Liss, Lissy, Lis, Bliss, Biss, Issa, Lins, Kiss, List

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Where is the Lissi family from?

You can see how Lissi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lissi family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Lissi family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Lissi's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Lissi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lissi 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 Lissi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lissi. 100% of Lissi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lissi women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Lissi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Lissi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lissi 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Lissi. 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 36 military records available for the last name Lissi. For the veterans among your Lissi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lissi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lissi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lissi in 1962 was 39, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lissi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lissi 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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