Origins of the Liss surname

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    In 1921, most Lisses lived in london

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    760 Liss Travel & migration records
    190 Lisses found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Liss

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    Common jobs for Lisses

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

    Commmon female occupations for Lisses in 1921

    House Servant

    2

    Cook

    1

    Cook Domestic

    1

    Cook Domestic Servant

    1

    Dress Maker

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Lisses in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    6

    Tinsmiths

    5

    Salespersons

    4

    Shipping And Receiving Clerks

    4

    Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    4

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