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Origins of the Liston surname

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About the Listons

We have a total number of 6586 records for people with the last name Liston.

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Where do most Listons live?

In 1921, most Listons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Listons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 3,800 records for the Liston surname. The oldest one dates back to 1751.

Who were Listons most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Listons.

What are the most common Liston first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Listons

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

Common Female occupations for Listons in 1921
Domestic Servant

18

Dressmaker

17

Fishwife

17

Fish Hawker

15

General Servant

15

Common Male occupations for Listons in 1921
Fisherman

287

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

14

Shoemaker

12

Farm Hands

11

Fishaman

10

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