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Haiss Family History

Haiss 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: Hass, Heiss, Hiss, Haist, Hails, Haass, Hains, Hauss, Hain, Hayes

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Where is the Haiss family from?

You can see how Haiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haiss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Haiss families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Haiss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Haiss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haiss 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 Haiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haiss. 50% of Haiss men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Haiss women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haiss were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Mechanical Engineer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Haiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haiss 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Haiss. 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 280 military records available for the last name Haiss. For the veterans among your Haiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haiss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Haiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Haiss in 1964 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haiss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haiss 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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