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Beiss Family History

Beiss 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, Weiss, Heiss, Reiss, Bess, Deiss, Geiss, Zeiss, Neiss

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Where is the Beiss family from?

You can see how Beiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beiss family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beiss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Beiss families living in Kincardineshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Beiss's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Beiss families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
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What did your Beiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beiss. 25% of Beiss men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 100% of Beiss women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Beiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Beiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beiss 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Beiss. 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 386 military records available for the last name Beiss. For the veterans among your Beiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beiss lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Beiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Beiss in 1965 was 77, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beiss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beiss 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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