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Lizer Family History

Lizer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Leiser.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lizer family from?

You can see how Lizer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lizer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lizer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Lizer families living in Norfolk. This was about 29% of all the recorded Lizer's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Lizer families in 1891.
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What did your Lizer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lizer. 100% of Lizer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lizer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lizer 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Lizer. 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 316 military records available for the last name Lizer. For the veterans among your Lizer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lizer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lizer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lizer in 1956 was 55, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lizer 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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