Gaiss Family History

Gaiss Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Gass, Geiss, Gains, Gauss, Grass, Gates, Bass, Wass, Gross, Glass

2,000 record(s) for Gaiss

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
35	Military Records
171	Immigration Records
323	Census and Voter Lists
248	Member Trees

Where is the Gaiss family from?

You can see how Gaiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaiss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gaiss families living in Indiana. This was about 58% of all the recorded Gaiss's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gaiss families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gaiss.

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

56%

Laborer

23%

Machinist

23%

What Gaiss family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 323 census records available for the last name Gaiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaiss census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 171 immigration records available for the last name Gaiss. 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.

Military Records

There are 35 military records available for the last name Gaiss. For the veterans among your Gaiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Gaiss lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1998, in the United States, Gaiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gaiss in 1952 was 41, and 95 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaiss ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.