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Liskey Family History

Liskey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Lieske or Liske surnames of Sorbian or other Slavic origin.

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


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Where is the Liskey family from?

You can see how Liskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liskey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Liskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Liskey family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Liskey's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Liskey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liskey 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 Liskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liskey. 42% of Liskey men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Liskey women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liskey were Brick Layer 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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Brick Layer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Liskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Liskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liskey 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 Liskey. 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 358 military records available for the last name Liskey. For the veterans among your Liskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liskey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Liskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Liskey in 1945 was 20, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Liskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liskey 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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