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Madriss Family History

Madriss Name 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: Madrid, Maris, Makris, Madaris, Garriss, Madril, Madkins, Marris

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Madriss ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Madriss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madriss 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Madriss. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Madriss. For the veterans among your Madriss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madriss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Madriss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Madriss in 1964 was 78, and 79 in 2001.

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