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Sciss Family History

Sciss 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: Seiss, Swiss, Scism, Bliss, Biss, Weiss, Kiss, Cass, Sias, Stoss

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Where is the Sciss family from?

You can see how Sciss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sciss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sciss family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sciss's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sciss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sciss 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 60 census records available for the last name Sciss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sciss 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sciss. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sciss. For the veterans among your Sciss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sciss lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Sciss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sciss in 1982 was 75, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sciss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sciss 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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