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Lisanti Family History

Lisanti Surname 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: Li Santi, Grisanti, Santi, Crisanti, Di Santi, Giganti, Pisani, Liang

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Where is the Lisanti family from?

You can see how Lisanti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lisanti family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lisanti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Lisanti families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Lisanti's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lisanti families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lisanti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lisanti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Point Pulling were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lisanti. 17% of Lisanti men worked as a Clerk and 25% of Lisanti women worked as a Point Pulling. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lisanti were Shoemaker and Housewife.

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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

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Barber
    10%
  • Shoemaker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Point Pulling
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Draper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Lisanti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lisanti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lisanti 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 644 immigration records available for the last name Lisanti. 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 304 military records available for the last name Lisanti. For the veterans among your Lisanti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lisanti lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lisanti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lisanti in 1959 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lisanti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lisanti ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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