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Eliss Family History

Eliss 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: Elias, Bliss, Euliss, Liss, Fliss, Eiss, Melis, Lis, Glass, Biss

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Where is the Eliss family from?

You can see how Eliss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eliss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eliss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Eliss families living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Eliss's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Eliss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eliss 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 Eliss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eliss. 23% of Eliss men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Eliss women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eliss were Farm Laborer and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Operator
    16%

What Eliss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eliss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eliss 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Eliss. 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 50 military records available for the last name Eliss. For the veterans among your Eliss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eliss lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Eliss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Eliss in 1973 was 79, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eliss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eliss 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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