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Lysser Family History

Lysser Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lasser, Lesser, Lyster, Messer, Lister, Tesser, Lester, Kyser, Leiser

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Where is the Lysser family from?

You can see how Lysser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lysser family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Lysser family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Lysser's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lysser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lysser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Lysser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lysser 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Lysser. 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 4 military records available for the last name Lysser. For the veterans among your Lysser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lysser lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1997, in the United States, Lysser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lysser in 1986 was 87, and 50 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lysser 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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