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Mearis Family History

Mearis 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: Maris, Mearns, Mears, Medaris, Merris, Meares, Marie, Morris, Marin

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Where is the Mearis family from?

You can see how Mearis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mearis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mearis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Mearis families living in Durham. This was about 72% of all the recorded Mearis's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mearis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mearis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mearis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mearis. 85% of Mearis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Mearis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Mearis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mearis 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Mearis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Mearis. For the veterans among your Mearis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mearis lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Mearis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mearis in 1976 was 85, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mearis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mearis 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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