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Agriss Family History

Agriss 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: Grass, Gross, Gruss, Grist, Gress, Riss, Aries, Grise, Garriss, Arias

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Where is the Agriss family from?

You can see how Agriss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agriss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Agriss family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Agriss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Agriss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agriss 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 Agriss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Agriss. 100% of Agriss men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Agriss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Agriss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agriss 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Agriss. 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 20 military records available for the last name Agriss. For the veterans among your Agriss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agriss lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Agriss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Agriss in 1972 was 70, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Agriss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agriss 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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