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Lisnow Family History

Lisnow 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: Liston, Snow, Lino, Lisko, Lisbon, Lison, Tesnow, Lindow, Pinnow

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Where is the Lisnow family from?

You can see how Lisnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lisnow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lisnow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Lisnow families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Lisnow's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Lisnow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lisnow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lisnow ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Lisnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lisnow 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Lisnow. 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 11 military records available for the last name Lisnow. For the veterans among your Lisnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lisnow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Lisnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lisnow in 1967 was 79, and 85 in 2000.

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