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Kary Family History

Kary Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Carey . This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Cary, Nary, Keary, Ary, Gary, Kay, Karn, Kark, Fary, Eary

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Where is the Kary family from?

You can see how Kary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 32 Kary families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kary's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kary ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kary. 100% of Kary men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 75% of Kary women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Servant
    25%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kary 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kary. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kary. For the veterans among your Kary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kary lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Kary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kary in 1946 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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