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Lizer Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Leiser .

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


Similar surnames: Rizer, Hizer, Izer, Liter, Kizer, Fizer, Wiser, Riser, Hiner, Ticer

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Where is the Lizer family from?

You can see how Lizer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lizer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lizer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Lizer families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lizer's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Lizer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lizer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lizer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lizer. 28% of Lizer men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Lizer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lizer were Truck Driver and Press Operator. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    29%
  • Egg Candler
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Press Operator
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lizer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lizer 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Lizer. 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 316 military records available for the last name Lizer. For the veterans among your Lizer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lizer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lizer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lizer in 1956 was 55, and 67 in 2004.

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