Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.
Where is the Merris family from?
You can see how Merris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merris families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Merris families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Merris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Merris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Merris. 60% of Merris men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Merris women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .
Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Merris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Merris in 1958 was 74, and 83 in 2004.