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Liss Family History

Liss Surname Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Polish, Czech, and Sorbian Lis 1 ‘fox’ and a variant of the same Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) surname.

East German: habitational name from any of several places so named.

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


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Where is the Liss family from?

You can see how Liss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Liss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Liss families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Liss's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Liss families in 1911.
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What did your Liss ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Liss. 50% of Liss men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Liss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liss 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Liss. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Liss. For the veterans among your Liss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liss lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Liss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Liss in 1952 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liss 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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