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Lisner Family History

Lisner 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: Lister, Linner, Risner, Leisner, Eisner, Wisner, Lesner, Lipner

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Where is the Lisner family from?

You can see how Lisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lisner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lisner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Lisner families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lisner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lisner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lisner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lisner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lisner. 67% of Lisner men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lisner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lisner 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Lisner. 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 196 military records available for the last name Lisner. For the veterans among your Lisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lisner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Lisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lisner in 1962 was 56, and 86 in 2003.

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