Maris Family History

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Maris Name Meaning

English: variant spelling of Mares 2. Dutch: variant of Mares 3. Dutch and Belgian (van Maris): habitational name for someone from Merris in French Flanders or possibly from Maris in Dutch Limburg. Greek: probably a metronymic from the female personal name Maria.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Baris, Marie, Mares, Mars, Matis, Marin, Paris, Caris, Manis, Marris

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Maris Family Origin

Where is the Maris family from?

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You can see how Maris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maris families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 76 Maris families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Maris's in the UK. London had the highest population of Maris families in 1891.
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Maris Family Occupations

What did your Maris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Maris. 39% of Maris men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Maris women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maris were Insurance Representative and Unpaid Domestic Du

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • General Labourer
    39%
  • Builders Labourer
    16%
  • Motor Engineer
    16%
  • Insurance Representative
    16%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    3%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Maris Historical Records

What Maris family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Maris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maris census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Maris. 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 Card

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Maris. For the veterans among your Maris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Maris Life Expectancy

What is the average Maris lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Maris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Maris in 1962 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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