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Meris Family History

Meris 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: Melis, Meis, Merin, Maris, Moris, Mervis, Peris, Mers, Merris, Mori

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Where is the Meris family from?

You can see how Meris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meris family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Meris families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Meris's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Meris families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meris 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 Meris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meris. 30% of Meris men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Meris women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meris were New Worker 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
    30%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Meris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 890 census records available for the last name Meris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meris 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Meris. 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 90 military records available for the last name Meris. For the veterans among your Meris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meris lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Meris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meris in 1972 was 63, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meris 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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