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Fliss Family History

Fliss Surname Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Polish Flis. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Flis.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fliss family from?

You can see how Fliss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fliss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fliss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Fliss families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Fliss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fliss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fliss 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 Fliss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fliss. 21% of Fliss men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Fliss women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fliss were New Worker and Finisher.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Miner
    11%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Finisher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fliss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fliss 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Fliss. 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 438 military records available for the last name Fliss. For the veterans among your Fliss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fliss lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Fliss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fliss in 1956 was 29, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fliss 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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