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Lizana Family History

Lizana Surname Meaning

Spanish: perhaps an altered form of Basque Lizama.

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


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Where is the Lizana family from?

You can see how Lizana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lizana family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lizana families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 39 Lizana families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Lizana's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Lizana families in 1880.
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What did your Lizana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Shucker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lizana. 48% of Lizana men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lizana women worked as a Shucker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lizana were Operator and Seamstress.

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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
    48%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Caretaker
    9%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shucker
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Lizana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lizana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lizana 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Lizana. 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 322 military records available for the last name Lizana. For the veterans among your Lizana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lizana lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lizana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lizana in 1947 was 55, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lizana 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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