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Lisz Family History

Lisz 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: Lis, List, Lisk, Wisz, Linz, Lisa, Lish, Slisz, Litz, Lisy

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Where is the Lisz family from?

You can see how Lisz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lisz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lisz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Lisz families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Lisz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lisz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lisz 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 149 census records available for the last name Lisz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lisz 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Lisz. 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 39 military records available for the last name Lisz. For the veterans among your Lisz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lisz lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1987, in the United States, Lisz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lisz in 1979 was 66, and 79 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lisz 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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