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Lizama Family History

Lizama Surname Meaning

Basque: variant of Lezama.

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


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Where is the Lizama family from?

You can see how Lizama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lizama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lizama family living in California. This was about 3% of all the recorded Lizama's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Lizama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lizama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lizama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lizama. 54% of Lizama men worked as a Farmer and 81% of Lizama women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lizama were Fisherman and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Day Laborer
    11%
  • Fisherman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    81%
  • Laundress
    16%
  • Teacher
    5%

What Lizama family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lizama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lizama 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 768 immigration records available for the last name Lizama. 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 463 military records available for the last name Lizama. For the veterans among your Lizama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lizama lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lizama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lizama in 1963 was 54, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lizama 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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