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Mairis Family History

Mairis 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: Kairis, Maris, Makris, Mairs, Marris, Macris, Marie, Morris, Marin

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Where is the Mairis family from?

You can see how Mairis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mairis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Mairis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mairis family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mairis's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Mairis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mairis 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 Mairis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Househould Du was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mairis. 100% of Mairis women worked as an Unpaid Househould Du.

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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 Househould Du
    100%

What Mairis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Mairis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mairis 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Mairis. 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 139 military records available for the last name Mairis. For the veterans among your Mairis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mairis lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mairis 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mairis

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