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Abriss Family History

Abriss 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, Biss, Bross, Brass, Gabris, Riss, Aries, Bress, Garriss, Bruss

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Where is the Abriss family from?

You can see how Abriss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abriss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Abriss families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Abriss's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Abriss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abriss 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 41 census records available for the last name Abriss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abriss 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Abriss. 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 80 military records available for the last name Abriss. For the veterans among your Abriss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abriss lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Abriss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Abriss in 1965 was 81, and 99 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abriss 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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