Lihou Family History

Lihou Surname Meaning

From the island of Lihou in Saint Pierre du Bois (Guernsey) whose name is of Scandinavian origin.

The etymology of the name consists of an uncertain initial element.

Additionally, it incorporates the Old Scandinavian term holmr, which translates to ‘small island’.

Lihou's historical and linguistic significance showcases the influence of Scandinavian languages in the region.

This small island is a reflection of the rich cultural tapestry found within Guernsey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Liou, Zhou, Liu, Lou, Ligon, Lio, Limon, Lino, Hou, Schou

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181	Military Records
383	Immigration Records
3K	Census and Voter Lists
16K	Member Trees

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You can see how Lihou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lihou family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lihou families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Lihou family living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lihou's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Lihou families in 1911.

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What did your Lihou ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lihou.

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Passenger List

There are 383 immigration records available for the last name Lihou. 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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Military Records

There are 181 military records available for the last name Lihou. For the veterans among your Lihou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lihou lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Lihou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lihou in 1963 was 72, and 88 in 1999.

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Lihou Surname Meaning

From the island of Lihou in Saint Pierre du Bois (Guernsey) whose name is of Scandinavian origin.

The etymology of the name consists of an uncertain initial element.

Additionally, it incorporates the Old Scandinavian term holmr, which translates to ‘small island’.

Lihou's historical and linguistic significance showcases the influence of Scandinavian languages in the region.

This small island is a reflection of the rich cultural tapestry found within Guernsey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Where is the Lihou family from?

What did your Lihou ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lihou.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Lihou family records will you find?

What is the average Lihou lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Lihou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lihou in 1963 was 72, and 88 in 1999.

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Lihou Surname Meaning

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

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Military Records

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