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Lisson Family History

Lisson 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: Lipson, Liston, Bisson, Lisbon, Sisson, Lison, Lifson, Linson, Cisson

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Where is the Lisson family from?

You can see how Lisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lisson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lisson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Lisson families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Lisson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lisson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lisson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lisson. 63% of Lisson 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 1921

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Sectionman
    13%
  • Labourer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lisson 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 615 immigration records available for the last name Lisson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 378 military records available for the last name Lisson. For the veterans among your Lisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lisson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lisson in 1955 was 32, and 87 in 2004.

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