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Liess Family History

Liess Surname Meaning

German: variant of Lies 1- Probably also a Germanized form of Polish and Sorbian Lis 1 ‘fox’ or Sorbian Lěs ‘wood forest’ (see Lies 5-6 compare Liss).

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


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Where is the Liess family from?

You can see how Liess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liess family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Liess families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Liess families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Liess's in USA. New York had the highest population of Liess families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liess 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 Liess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Florist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liess. 23% of Liess men worked as a Florist and 25% of Liess women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liess were Beef Boner and Saleslady.

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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

  • Florist
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Beef Boner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Liess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liess 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Liess. 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 29,000 military records available for the last name Liess. For the veterans among your Liess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liess lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Liess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Liess in 1958 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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