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Warisse Family History

Warisse 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: Caisse, Parise, Risse, Janisse, Narcisse, Fariss, Wisse, Weisse

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Where is the Warisse family from?

You can see how Warisse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warisse family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Warisse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Warisse family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Warisse's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Warisse families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warisse 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 41 census records available for the last name Warisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warisse 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Warisse. 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 3 military records available for the last name Warisse. For the veterans among your Warisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warisse lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Warisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Warisse in 1970 was 72, and 93 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warisse 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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