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Lisowe Family History

Lisowe Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): topographic name from Ukrainian lisovyy ‘of the forest’.

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


Similar surnames: Lowe, Lubow, Liebe, Isobe, Lavoie, Lile, Lasota, Lister, Lieske

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Where is the Lisowe family from?

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

What did your Lisowe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lisowe. 55% of Lisowe men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Proprietor
    19%
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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Lisowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lisowe 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Lisowe. 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 30 military records available for the last name Lisowe. For the veterans among your Lisowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lisowe lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Lisowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lisowe in 1959 was 52, and 83 in 2002.

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