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Kliess Family History

Kliess 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: Kniess, Kless, Kiess, Liess, Bliss, Kress, Kiss, Lies, Klish, Kloss

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Where is the Kliess family from?

You can see how Kliess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kliess family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kliess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kliess families living in New Jersey. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kliess's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kliess families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kliess 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 92 census records available for the last name Kliess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kliess 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Kliess. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kliess. For the veterans among your Kliess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kliess lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Kliess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kliess in 1967 was 64, and 77 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kliess 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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