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Lismore Family History

Lismore Surname Meaning

variant of Lissaman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lismore family from?

You can see how Lismore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lismore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lismore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Lismore families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Lismore's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Lismore families in 1891.
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What did your Lismore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lismore. 100% of Lismore men worked as a General Labourer (retired) and 100% of Lismore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer (retired)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Lismore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lismore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lismore 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Lismore. 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 125 military records available for the last name Lismore. For the veterans among your Lismore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lismore lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Lismore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lismore in 1966 was 78, and 70 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lismore 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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