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Liere Family History

Liere 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: Lier, Liese, Giere, Liebe, Lierz, Biere, Linde, Lee, Linge, Plier

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Where is the Liere family from?

You can see how Liere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liere family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Liere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Liere families living in Oregon. This was about 42% of all the recorded Liere's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Liere families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liere 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 Liere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Liere. 39% of Liere 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Janitor
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Owner
    16%

What Liere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Liere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liere 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Liere. 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 217 military records available for the last name Liere. For the veterans among your Liere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liere lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Liere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Liere in 1969 was 73, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Liere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liere 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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