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Countiss Family History

Countiss Surname Meaning

English: variant of Countess.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Countiss family from?

You can see how Countiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Countiss family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Countiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Countiss families living in Delaware. This was about 40% of all the recorded Countiss's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Countiss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Countiss 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 Countiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Countiss. 35% of Countiss men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Countiss women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Countiss were Carpenter and Waitress.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Countiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Countiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Countiss 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Countiss. 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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Draft Cards

There are 264 military records available for the last name Countiss. For the veterans among your Countiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Countiss lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Countiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Countiss in 1953 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Countiss 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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