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Lisbey Family History

Lisbey Name 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: Lisby, Libbey, Wisbey, Liskey, Lister, Hiskey, Sisley, Lipsey, Disney

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Where is the Lisbey family from?

You can see how Lisbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lisbey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lisbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Lisbey families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lisbey's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Lisbey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lisbey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lisbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lisbey. 100% of Lisbey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lisbey women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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What Lisbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Lisbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lisbey 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Lisbey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Lisbey. For the veterans among your Lisbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lisbey lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Lisbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lisbey in 1980 was 83, and 89 in 2000.

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