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Lissinger Family History

Lissinger 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: Kissinger, Dissinger, Bissinger, Wissinger, Messinger, Possinger

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Where is the Lissinger family from?

You can see how Lissinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lissinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lissinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Lissinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lissinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lissinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Lissinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lissinger 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Lissinger. 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 9 military records available for the last name Lissinger. For the veterans among your Lissinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lissinger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lissinger 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lissinger

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