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Liston Name Meaning

English: habitational name from a place in Essex, so named from the Old English personal name Lissa (probably a pet form of Leofsige; see Livesay 2) + tun ‘enclosure’, ‘settlement’. Scottish: habitational name from places in West Lothian and Midlothian, which probably have the same origin as in 1. This surname is also found in Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Linton, Litton, Leston, Lipton, Hilton, Lifton, Luxton, Winton

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Liston Family Origin

Where is the Liston family from?

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You can see how Liston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Liston families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 50 Liston families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Liston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Liston families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Liston Family Occupations

What did your Liston ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, Farmer, Farm Labor and Labourer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Liston. A less common occupation for the Liston family was Laborer. The most common Liston occupation in Canada was Farmer. 32% of Liston's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    32%

  • Farm Labor

    14%

  • Labourer

    14%

  • Laborer

    9%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Liston ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Liston Historical Records

What Liston family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Liston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liston census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Liston. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Liston. For the veterans among your Liston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Liston Life Expectancy

What is the average Liston lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Liston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Liston in 1946 was 39, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liston 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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