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Flyss Family History

Flyss 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: Floss, Fliss, Glass, Bliss, Foss, Bloss, Flash, Blass, Fass, Kloss

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Where is the Flyss family from?

You can see how Flyss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flyss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Flyss family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Flyss's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Flyss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flyss 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 11 census records available for the last name Flyss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flyss 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Flyss. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Flyss. For the veterans among your Flyss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flyss lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1984, in the United States, Flyss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Flyss in 1974 was 64, and 79 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flyss 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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