Lison Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Lison Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Lison family

Profession Census Frequency
Ostler 1
Bricklayer 1
Coal Miner 1
Taplad 1
Apprentice 1
Book Binder 1
Butcher 1
Butler Factor 1
Currier Apprentice 1
Hair Dresser 1
Publican 1
Shoe Maker Journeyman 1

Lison Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Elson 60% 15,467
2 Leeson 67% 12,430
3 Olsen 40% 4,029
4 Leason 67% 3,324
5 Alison 83% 2,372
6 Olson 60% 1,437
7 Alson 60% 644
8 Elison 83% 580
9 Lauson 67% 550
10 Luson 80% 457
11 Lison 100% 309
12 Lisson 83% 302
13 Listen 67% 224
14 Lason 80% 187
15 Eleson 67% 135
16 Alsen 40% 111
17 Leson 80% 107
18 Ealson 50% 103
19 Ilson 60% 101

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The surname Lison is the 11th most popular variant of Elson.

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