Origins of the Lishman surname
About the Lishmans
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Interesting facts about Lishman
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Lishman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1587.
Who were Lishmans most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Lishman first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Lishmans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Lishmans in 1921
Dressmaker
23
Domestic Servant
14
House Servant
12
General Servant Domestic
11
House Keeper
9
Common male occupations for Lishmans in 1921
Coal Miner
46
Stone Mason
27
Farmer
25
Joiner
22
Mason
22
