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Lissner Family History

Lissner Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Lissa in Saxony Lusatia and Silesia.

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


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Where is the Lissner family from?

You can see how Lissner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lissner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lissner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Lissner families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Lissner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lissner families in 1880.
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What did your Lissner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lissner. 15% of Lissner men worked as a Clerk and 43% of Lissner women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lissner were Salesman and Helps.

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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

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Electrician
    10%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Helps
    29%

What Lissner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lissner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lissner 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 Lissner. 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 792 military records available for the last name Lissner. For the veterans among your Lissner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lissner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lissner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lissner in 1964 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lissner 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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