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Maries Family History

Maries Surname Meaning

see Marris.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Maries family from?

You can see how Maries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maries family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maries families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Maries families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Maries's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Maries families in 1911.
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What did your Maries ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Maries. 100% of Maries men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Maries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maries 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Maries. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 748 military records available for the last name Maries. For the veterans among your Maries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maries lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Maries life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Maries in 1983 was 45, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maries 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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