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Vliss Family History

Vliss 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: Bliss, Liss, Fliss, Lis, Glass, Elias, Biss, Weiss, Vass, Lins

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Where is the Vliss family from?

You can see how Vliss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vliss family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Vliss families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Vliss family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Vliss's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vliss families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Vliss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vliss 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 Vliss. 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 Vliss. For the veterans among your Vliss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vliss lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1993, in the United States, Vliss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vliss in 1987 was 64, and 47 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vliss 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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