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Kaiss Family History

Kaiss 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: Kiss, Kass, Kniss, Kriss, Kaiser, Bass, Kai, Karas, Wass, Bliss

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Where is the Kaiss family from?

You can see how Kaiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaiss family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kaiss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 9 Kaiss families living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaiss's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Kaiss families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaiss 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 Kaiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaiss. 34% of Kaiss men worked as a Chauffeur and 34% of Kaiss women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaiss were Manager and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Chauffeur
    34%
  • Loader
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Kaiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 801 census records available for the last name Kaiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaiss 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Kaiss. 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 223 military records available for the last name Kaiss. For the veterans among your Kaiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaiss lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kaiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kaiss in 1960 was 62, and 101 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaiss 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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