Eriss Family History

Eriss 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: Riss, Kriss, Criss, Eiss, Ross, Cross, Grass, Fries, Gross, Elias

190	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
11	Military Records
45	Immigration Records
68	Census and Voter Lists
14	Member Trees

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Where is the Eriss family from?

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

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eriss 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 did your Eriss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eriss.

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Farmer

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Census Record

There are 68 census records available for the last name Eriss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eriss 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Eriss. 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 11 military records available for the last name Eriss. For the veterans among your Eriss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eriss lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Eriss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Eriss in 1974 was 54, and 84 in 2001.

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Eriss Surname Meaning

Where is the Eriss family from?

What did your Eriss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eriss.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

100%

What Eriss family records will you find?

What is the average Eriss lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Eriss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Eriss in 1974 was 54, and 84 in 2001.

Eriss Family History

Eriss Surname Meaning

328 record(s) for Eriss

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What did your Eriss ancestors do for a living?

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Eriss Surname Meaning

328 record(s) for Eriss

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Where is the Eriss family from?

What did your Eriss ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Eriss family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Eriss family history

What is the average Eriss lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Eriss family tree

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