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Lisco Family History

Lisco 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: Lisko, Visco, Lusco, Cisco, Sisco, Lasco, Lico, Liscio, Losco, Fisco

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Where is the Lisco family from?

You can see how Lisco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lisco family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lisco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Lisco families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Lisco's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lisco families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lisco 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 Lisco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lisco. 48% of Lisco men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lisco women worked as a Housework.

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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%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Lisco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lisco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lisco 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Lisco. 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 287 military records available for the last name Lisco. For the veterans among your Lisco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lisco lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lisco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lisco in 1965 was 85, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lisco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lisco 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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