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Smiss Family History

Smiss 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: Seiss, Swiss, Smits, Moss, Smith, Bliss, Biss, Weiss, Kiss, Mis

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Where is the Smiss family from?

You can see how Smiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smiss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Smiss families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Smiss's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Smiss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smiss 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 31 census records available for the last name Smiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smiss 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Smiss. 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 5 military records available for the last name Smiss. For the veterans among your Smiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smiss lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1983, in the United States, Smiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Smiss in 1972 was 66, and 85 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smiss 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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