Origins of the Lisney surname
About the Lisneys
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Interesting facts about Lisney
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Lisney surname. The oldest one dates back to 1579.
What are the most common Lisney first names?
William
George
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Lisneys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Lisneys in 1921
General Servant Domestic
8
Housemaid Domestic
7
Domestic Servant
6
Charwoman
5
Living On Own Means
5
Common male occupations for Lisneys in 1921
Gardener
15
Blacksmith
10
Agricultural Labourer
9
General Labourer
9
Journeyman Baker
5
