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Lishamer Family History

Lishamer 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: Lothamer, Fisher, Risher, Hamer, Lichter, Lister, Limmer, Lusher

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Where is the Lishamer family from?

You can see how Lishamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lishamer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Lishamer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Lishamer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lishamer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lishamer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lishamer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lishamer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Lishamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lishamer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Lishamer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Lishamer. For the veterans among your Lishamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lishamer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lishamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lishamer in 1965 was 71, and 59 in 2004.

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