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Lysinger Family History

Lysinger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Leisinger.

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


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Where is the Lysinger family from?

You can see how Lysinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lysinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lysinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Lysinger family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Lysinger's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Lysinger families in 1911.
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What did your Lysinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lysinger. 28% of Lysinger men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Lysinger women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lysinger were Salesman and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Waitress
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

What Lysinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lysinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lysinger 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Lysinger. 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 412 military records available for the last name Lysinger. For the veterans among your Lysinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lysinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lysinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lysinger in 1963 was 81, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lysinger 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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