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Lissor Family History

Lissor 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: Lessor, Lister, Lipson, Liston, Lasser, Bisson, Lesser, Lisko, Lisbon

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Where is the Lissor family from?

You can see how Lissor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lissor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lissor family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Lissor's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Lissor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lissor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Lissor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lissor 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Lissor. 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 14 military records available for the last name Lissor. For the veterans among your Lissor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lissor lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Lissor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lissor in 1969 was 47, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lissor 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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