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Lysher Family History

Lysher 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: Lusher, Lasher, Pysher, Lesher, Lyster, Fisher, Usher, Risher, Washer

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Where is the Lysher family from?

You can see how Lysher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lysher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lysher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Lysher families living in Staffordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lysher's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Lysher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lysher 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 Lysher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lysher. 40% of Lysher men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lysher women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Draftsman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Lysher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Lysher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lysher 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Lysher. 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 52 military records available for the last name Lysher. For the veterans among your Lysher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lysher lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Lysher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lysher in 1955 was 45, and 57 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lysher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lysher 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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