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Koiss Family History

Koiss 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: Koss, Kiss, Kniss, Kriss, Kois, Ross, Kos, Moss, Bliss, Oss

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Where is the Koiss family from?

You can see how Koiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koiss family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Koiss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Koiss family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Koiss's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Koiss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koiss 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 51 census records available for the last name Koiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koiss 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Koiss. 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 7 military records available for the last name Koiss. For the veterans among your Koiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koiss lifespan?

Average Koiss life expectancy in 1981 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koiss 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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