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Duiss Family History

Duiss 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: Diss, Duis, Deiss, Buss, Bliss, Russ, Biss, Huss, Dust, Duris

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Where is the Duiss family from?

You can see how Duiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duiss family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Duiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Duiss family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Duiss's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Duiss families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duiss 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 38 census records available for the last name Duiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duiss 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Duiss. 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 3 military records available for the last name Duiss. For the veterans among your Duiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duiss lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duiss 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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