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Roiss Family History

Roiss 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: Ross, Riss, Reiss, Reis, Cross, Moss, Rose, Roos, Rosa, Gross

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Where is the Roiss family from?

You can see how Roiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roiss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Roiss families living in California. This was about 83% of all the recorded Roiss's in USA. California had the highest population of Roiss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roiss 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 78 census records available for the last name Roiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roiss 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Roiss. 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 52 military records available for the last name Roiss. For the veterans among your Roiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roiss lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Roiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Roiss in 1976 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roiss 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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