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Paiss Family History

Paiss 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: Pass, Pais, Bass, Paris, Wass, Bliss, Paine, Biss, Rais, Hass

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Where is the Paiss family from?

You can see how Paiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paiss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paiss family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Paiss's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Paiss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paiss 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 77 census records available for the last name Paiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paiss 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Paiss. 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 13 military records available for the last name Paiss. For the veterans among your Paiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paiss lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Paiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Paiss in 1966 was 68, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paiss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paiss 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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