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Carliss Family History

Carliss Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Corliss, Carlisi, Carlin, Bayliss, Carline, Carlino, Carias, Curless

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Where is the Carliss family from?

You can see how Carliss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carliss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carliss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Carliss families living in Connecticut. This was about 60% of all the recorded Carliss's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Carliss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carliss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carliss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carliss. 21% of Carliss men worked as a Salesman and 27% of Carliss women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carliss were Farmer and Seamstress. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    27%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Seamstress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carliss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carliss census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Carliss. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Carliss. For the veterans among your Carliss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carliss lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Carliss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Carliss in 1959 was 44, and 87 in 2004.

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