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Lisy Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Lisý): variant of Lysý ‘bald’ (see Lysy ). Compare Lisa .

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


Similar surnames: Lis, Lissy, Lisa, Lisk, List, Liss, Liska, Kusy, Bily, Lio

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Where is the Lisy family from?

You can see how Lisy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lisy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lisy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Lisy family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lisy's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Lisy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lisy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lisy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lisy. 24% of Lisy 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lisy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lisy 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Lisy. 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 349 military records available for the last name Lisy. For the veterans among your Lisy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lisy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lisy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lisy in 1962 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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