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Hiess Family History

Hiess 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: Hess, Siess, Hiss, Hiers, Thiess, Riess, Kiess, Wiess, Niess, Liess

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Where is the Hiess family from?

You can see how Hiess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiess family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hiess family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiess's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hiess families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Hiess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiess 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Hiess. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hiess. For the veterans among your Hiess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiess lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hiess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hiess in 1967 was 66, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiess

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiess 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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