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Marris Family History

Marris Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Mares Dutch: variant of Maris Americanized form of Greek Maris 4 or 5.

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


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You can see how Marris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 520 Marris families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Marris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marris families in 1891.
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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Marris. For the veterans among your Marris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marris lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Marris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Marris in 1955 was 35, and 69 in 2004.

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