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Tniss Family History

Tniss 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: Niss, Twiss, Kniss, Ness, Bliss, Biss, Twist, Weiss, Kiss, Nims

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Where is the Tniss family from?

You can see how Tniss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tniss family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Tniss families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tniss's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tniss families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Tniss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tniss 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Tniss. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tniss. For the veterans among your Tniss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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