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Kriss Name Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified German surname probably of Gries or Kress (compare Criss ). American shortened and altered form of Bulgarian and Macedonian Kristov (see Kristoff ) and of some other related or similarly pronounced Slavic surnames (see Kris ). Compare Criss .

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


Similar surnames: Krise, Kress, Kries, Krist, Kniss, Risi, Ris, Kiss, Kritz, Kribs

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Where is the Kriss family from?

You can see how Kriss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kriss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kriss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kriss family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kriss's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kriss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kriss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kriss ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kriss. 100% of Kriss men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kriss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kriss 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kriss. 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 Kriss. For the veterans among your Kriss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kriss lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kriss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kriss in 1953 was 47, and 85 in 2004.

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