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Peiss Family History

Peiss 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: Weiss, Heiss, Reiss, Preiss, Deiss, Geiss, Zeiss, Neiss, Meiss, Leiss

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Where is the Peiss family from?

You can see how Peiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peiss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Peiss families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Peiss's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Peiss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peiss 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 Peiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peiss. 100% of Peiss women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Peiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peiss 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Peiss. 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 173 military records available for the last name Peiss. For the veterans among your Peiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peiss lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Peiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Peiss in 1977 was 88, and 56 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peiss 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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