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Lisk Name Meaning

English: unexplained unless from the same source as The name has been recorded in Glastonbury Somerset since 1705. Scottish: variant of Leask . Germanized form of Sorbian Lěsk (see Lieske ).

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


Similar surnames: Liske, Liska, Lis, Risk, Lisy, Lish, Look, Biss, Lisa, Lisak

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Where is the Lisk family from?

You can see how Lisk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lisk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lisk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 21 Lisk families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Lisk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lisk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lisk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lisk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lisk. 23% of Lisk men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Lisk women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lisk were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Maid
    8%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lisk. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lisk. For the veterans among your Lisk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lisk lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lisk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lisk in 1950 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

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