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Ariss Family History

Ariss Name Meaning

see Aris .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Riss, Aries, Arias, Aris, Kriss, Criss, Fariss, Ross, Cross, Grass

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Where is the Ariss family from?

You can see how Ariss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ariss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ariss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Ariss families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ariss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ariss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ariss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ariss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ariss. 21% of Ariss men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ariss women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ariss were Farming and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farming
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ariss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ariss 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Ariss. 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 428 military records available for the last name Ariss. For the veterans among your Ariss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ariss lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ariss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ariss in 1955 was 50, and 68 in 2004.

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