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Lisbon Family History

Lisbon Name Meaning

African American: apparently from the Anglicized form of the name of the capital city of Portugal (see Lisboa ). Americanized form of an unidentified surname most probably German.

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


Similar surnames: Liston, Lison, Lipson, Sisson, Lipton, Lino, Ligon, Sison, Lisby

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Where is the Lisbon family from?

You can see how Lisbon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lisbon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lisbon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Lisbon families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Lisbon's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Lisbon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lisbon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lisbon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lisbon. 43% of Lisbon men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lisbon women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lisbon were Agent and Housework. .

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Agent
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lisbon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lisbon 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Lisbon. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Lisbon. For the veterans among your Lisbon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lisbon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lisbon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lisbon in 1963 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

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