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Lisowski Family History

Lisowski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland) refers to a habitational name for someone from a place called Lisowo, Lisów, Lisowa, Lisowice, or other locations that share similar names.

The name originates from the Polish word lis, meaning ‘fox’.

These places likely derived their names from the local fauna or geographical features associated with foxes.

Individuals bearing this surname may have ancestral ties to these areas in Poland.

The name serves as a connection to cultural and historical identity in the Polish and Jewish communities.

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


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Where is the Lisowski family from?

You can see how Lisowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lisowski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Lisowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Lisowski families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Lisowski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Lisowski families in 1911.
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What did your Lisowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lisowski. 100% of Lisowski men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lisowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lisowski 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lisowski. 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 Lisowski. For the veterans among your Lisowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lisowski lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lisowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lisowski in 1958 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lisowski 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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