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Spiss Family History

Spiss 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: Spies, Seiss, Swiss, Spiess, Bliss, Spire, Biss, Spier, Weiss, Kiss

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Where is the Spiss family from?

You can see how Spiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spiss family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Spiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Spiss families living in Minnesota. This was about 37% of all the recorded Spiss's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Spiss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spiss 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 Spiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spiss. 50% of Spiss women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Spiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spiss 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Spiss. 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 203 military records available for the last name Spiss. For the veterans among your Spiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spiss lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Spiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Spiss in 1968 was 70, and 77 in 1994.

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