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Necessary Name Meaning

Probably a variant by folk etymology of English Essary .

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


Similar surnames: Cesare, Essary, Neihart, Pressly, Newbury, Nethery, Needham, Spessard

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Where is the Necessary family from?

You can see how Necessary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Necessary family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Necessary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Necessary families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Necessary's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Necessary families in 1840.
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What did your Necessary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Necessary. 42% of Necessary men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Necessary women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Necessary were Farm Operator and Cook. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Farm Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Cook
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Necessary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Necessary 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Necessary. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Necessary. For the veterans among your Necessary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Necessary lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Necessary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Necessary in 1944 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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