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Taiss Family History

Taiss 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: Twiss, Bass, Taira, Wass, Tasso, Bliss, Biss, Rais, Twist, Hass

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Where is the Taiss family from?

You can see how Taiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taiss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Taiss family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Taiss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Taiss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taiss 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 43 census records available for the last name Taiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taiss 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Taiss. 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 6 military records available for the last name Taiss. For the veterans among your Taiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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