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Lisles Family History

Lisles Name Meaning

see Liles .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Lisle, Liles, Isles, Miles, Giles, Lister, Wiles, Sisley, Lile, Lies

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Where is the Lisles family from?

You can see how Lisles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lisles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lisles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Lisles families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lisles's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lisles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lisles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lisles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lisles. 58% of Lisles men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Lisles women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lisles were Farming and Cook. .

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Cook
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lisles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lisles 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Lisles. 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 142 military records available for the last name Lisles. For the veterans among your Lisles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lisles lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Lisles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lisles in 1971 was 72, and 63 in 2003.

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