Lissak History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Lissak

What does the name Lissak mean?

The Lissak surname is thought to have derived from the Slavic word "litsch," which meant "wild;" as such, it may have originally been a nickname for a wild or unruly person. The surname many also have evolved from any of several places, such as Lisch in Holstein; or Lischau in East Prussia.

Early Origins of the Lissak family

The surname Lissak was first found in Austria, where the name became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was enrolled by the princes of the region. In their later history the family became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential name.

Early History of the Lissak family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lissak research. Another 133 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1662, 1701, 1736, 1740, 1749, 1760 and 1780 are included under the topic Early Lissak History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lissak Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lischer, Lisch, Lischke, Lischka, Lischeid, Lissek, Lissak, Litsch, Litscher, Litschke, Litschka, Litschko, Lischy, Liske, Lisko, Liskov, Liskow and many more.

Early Notables of the Lissak family

Christian Liscow (1701-1760) from Mecklenburg, who was a prominent writer of satires. In 1736 he entered the service of the exiled Duke Karl Leopold of Mecklenburg, 1740 he...
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Lissak migration to the United States +

Lissak Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

A Lissak, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1850 1

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)