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Komiss Family History

Komiss 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: Koss, Kiss, Komisar, Kolis, Kniss, Kriss, Kois, Comis, Kamins, Kreiss

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Where is the Komiss family from?

You can see how Komiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Komiss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Komiss family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Komiss's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Komiss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Komiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Komiss ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Komiss ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Komiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Komiss 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Komiss. 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 16 military records available for the last name Komiss. For the veterans among your Komiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Komiss lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Komiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Komiss in 1967 was 57, and 70 in 2004.

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