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Clissa Family History

Clissa Surname 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: Bliss, Issa, Chiesa, Clisham, Caisse, Class, Lista, Liska, Lisa

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Where is the Clissa family from?

You can see how Clissa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clissa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Clissa family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Clissa's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Clissa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clissa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Clissa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clissa 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Clissa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Clissa. For the veterans among your Clissa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clissa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Clissa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Clissa in 1963 was 74, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clissa 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.

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