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Mriss Family History

Mriss 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: Riss, Meiss, Kriss, Mross, Criss, Ross, Cross, Moss, Grass, Fries

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Where is the Mriss family from?

You can see how Mriss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mriss family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Mriss family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mriss's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Mriss families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mriss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Mriss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mriss 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mriss. 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 19 military records available for the last name Mriss. For the veterans among your Mriss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mriss lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Mriss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mriss in 1970 was 56, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mriss 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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