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Mermis Family History

Mermis 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: Ermis, Mervis, Merris, Morris, Melis, Meis, Hermes, Merlin, Martis

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Where is the Mermis family from?

You can see how Mermis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mermis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mermis families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Mermis families living in Yorkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mermis's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mermis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mermis 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 Mermis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mermis. 46% of Mermis 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Benker
    19%

What Mermis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mermis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mermis 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Mermis. 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 75 military records available for the last name Mermis. For the veterans among your Mermis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mermis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mermis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mermis in 1964 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mermis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mermis 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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