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Bihss Family History

Bihss Name 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: Biss, Bass, Buss, Bliss, Boss, Kiss, Biggs, Bines, Bross, Brass

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Where is the Bihss family from?

You can see how Bihss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bihss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bihss family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bihss's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bihss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bihss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bihss ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bihss ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Bihss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bihss 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bihss. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bihss. For the veterans among your Bihss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bihss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Bihss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bihss in 1964 was 68, and 73 in 1995.

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