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Lius Family History

Lius 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: Lis, Liu, Lins, Lies, Lias, Lips, Liss, Lu, Qiu, Li

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Where is the Lius family from?

You can see how Lius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Lius families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lius's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Lius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Executive was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lius. 100% of Lius men worked as an Executive. .

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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

  • Executive
    100%
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Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Lius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lius 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Lius. 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 83 military records available for the last name Lius. For the veterans among your Lius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lius lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1994, in the United States, Lius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lius in 1989 was 78, and 85 in 1994.

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