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Lischer Family History

Lischer Surname Meaning

German: probably a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Lisch in Holstein or Lischau in former East Prussia.

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


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Where is the Lischer family from?

You can see how Lischer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lischer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lischer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Lischer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lischer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lischer families in 1911.
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What did your Lischer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lischer. 16% of Lischer men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Lischer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lischer were Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Accountant
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Finisher
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lischer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lischer 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Lischer. 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 508 military records available for the last name Lischer. For the veterans among your Lischer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lischer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lischer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lischer in 1956 was 63, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lischer 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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