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Merise Family History

Merise 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: Meise, Derise, Cerise, Marie, Melis, Meis, Merida, Erie, Meese, Merin

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Where is the Merise family from?

You can see how Merise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merise family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Merise families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Merise family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Merise's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Merise families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merise surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Merise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merise. 50% of Merise men worked as a Fisherman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fisherman
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

What Merise family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Merise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merise 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Merise. 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 4 military records available for the last name Merise. For the veterans among your Merise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merise lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Merise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Merise in 1988 was 88, and 61 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merise

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merise 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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