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Lisenby Family History

Lisenby Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lazenby.

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


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Where is the Lisenby family from?

You can see how Lisenby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lisenby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lisenby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Lisenby families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lisenby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lisenby families in 1911.
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What did your Lisenby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lisenby. 30% of Lisenby men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Lisenby women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lisenby were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lisenby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lisenby 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Lisenby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lisenby. For the veterans among your Lisenby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lisenby lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lisenby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lisenby in 1954 was 36, and 73 in 2004.

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