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Mardis Family History

Mardis Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Martis.

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


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Where is the Mardis family from?

You can see how Mardis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mardis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mardis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mardis families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Mardis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mardis families in 1891.
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What did your Mardis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mardis. 25% of Mardis men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Mardis women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mardis were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Saleslady
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mardis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mardis 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Mardis. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mardis. For the veterans among your Mardis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mardis lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mardis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mardis in 1944 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

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