Chiss Family History

Chiss 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: Hiss, Chism, Chess, Criss, Chriss, Chi, Cross, Child, Chino, Bliss

154	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
49	Military Records
53	Immigration Records
189	Census and Voter Lists
29	Member Trees

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Where is the Chiss family from?

You can see how Chiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiss family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chiss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Chiss family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Chiss's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chiss families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What Chiss family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 189 census records available for the last name Chiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiss census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 53 immigration records available for the last name Chiss. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 49 military records available for the last name Chiss. For the veterans among your Chiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiss lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Chiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chiss in 1972 was 37, and 86 in 2002.

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Chiss Surname Meaning

Where is the Chiss family from?

What Chiss family records will you find?

What is the average Chiss lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Chiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chiss in 1972 was 37, and 86 in 2002.

Chiss Family History

Chiss Surname Meaning

474 record(s) for Chiss

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Chiss Surname Meaning

474 record(s) for Chiss

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Where is the Chiss family from?

What Chiss family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Chiss family history

What is the average Chiss lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Chiss family tree

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