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Origins of the Lish surname

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About the Lishs

We have a total number of 1153 records for people with the last name Lish.

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Where do most Lishs live?

In 1921, most Lishs lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Lishs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 947 records for the Lish surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Lishs most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Lishs.

What are the most common Lish first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Lishs

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Lishs in 1921
Servant

6

Dressmaker

5

Charwoman

4

Domestic Servant

4

Laundress

4

Common Male occupations for Lishs in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

7

Coal Miner Hewer

5

Farm Hands

5

Architect

4

Coal Miner

4

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