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Lissie Family History

Lissie 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: Leslie, Liese, Lussier, Jessie, Risse, Lieske, Tassie, Cisse, Lessig

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Where is the Lissie family from?

You can see how Lissie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lissie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lissie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Lissie families living in Louisiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Lissie's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Lissie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lissie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lissie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lissie. 100% of Lissie 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Lissie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lissie 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Lissie. 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 8 military records available for the last name Lissie. For the veterans among your Lissie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lissie lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Lissie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lissie in 1982 was 92, and 88 in 2001.

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