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Liz Family History

Liz Surname Meaning

Galician: habitational name from Liz in Lugo province Galicia (Spain).

As a Hispanic name it may also be an altered form of Lis.

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


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You can see how Liz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Liz families living in Massachusetts. This was about 20% of all the recorded Liz's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Liz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Liz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liz 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Liz. 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 77 military records available for the last name Liz. For the veterans among your Liz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Liz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Liz in 1965 was 77, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liz 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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