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Marris Family History

Marris Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Mares Dutch: variant of Maris Americanized form of Greek Maris 4 or 5.

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


Similar surnames: Maris, Merris, Farris, Parris, Morris, Barris, Carris, Marrs, Moris

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Where is the Marris family from?

You can see how Marris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 520 Marris families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Marris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marris families in 1891.
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What did your Marris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marris. 12% of Marris men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Marris women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marris were Colliery Hewer (heavy Worker) and Housekeeper. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Colliery Hewer (heavy Worker)
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
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Census Records

There are 87,000 census records available for the last name Marris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marris 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Marris. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Marris. For the veterans among your Marris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marris lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Marris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Marris in 1955 was 35, and 69 in 2004.

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