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Kirss Family History

Kirss 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: Kiss, Kirst, Kirsh, Kirts, Kiess, Kirks, Karas, Biss, Kirsch, Kress

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Where is the Kirss family from?

You can see how Kirss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirss family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Kirss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Kirss families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirss's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Kirss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirss 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 82 census records available for the last name Kirss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirss 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kirss. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kirss. For the veterans among your Kirss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirss lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Kirss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kirss in 1980 was 63, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirss 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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