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Usry Name Meaning

English: variant of Ussery .

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


Similar surnames: Usery, Usrey, Urry, Ury, Ussery, Esty, Cory, Eary, Curry, Vary

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Where is the Usry family from?

You can see how Usry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Usry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Usry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Usry family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Usry's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Usry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Usry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Usry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Usry. 36% of Usry men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Usry women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Usry were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Usry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Usry 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Usry. 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 Usry. For the veterans among your Usry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Usry lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Usry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Usry in 1948 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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