This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Merris family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Merris Family History

Merris Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Mares

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

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 1911 there were 8 Merris families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Merris's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Merris families in 1911.
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.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Merris ancestors do for a living?

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.

View Census Data for Merris | Data not to scale

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

England shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Dairy Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Merris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Merris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merris census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Merris

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Merris. 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.

View all Merris immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 624 military records available for the last name Merris. For the veterans among your Merris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Merris military records

You've only scratched the surface of Merris family history

Discover More

What is the average Merris lifespan?

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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merris 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Merris family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial