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Saiss Family History

Saiss 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: Seiss, Swiss, Sais, Sass, Sales, Bass, Sachs, Wass, Bliss, Sas

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Where is the Saiss family from?

You can see how Saiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saiss family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Saiss families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Saiss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Saiss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saiss 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 59 census records available for the last name Saiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saiss 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Saiss. 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 7 military records available for the last name Saiss. For the veterans among your Saiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saiss lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1975, in the United States, Saiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Saiss in 1967 was 69, and 70 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saiss 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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