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Wery Family History

Wery Name Meaning

Walloon: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wid(u) ‘wood forest’ + rīc ‘power’.

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


Similar surnames: Gery, Merry, Mery, Dery, Werry, Wein, Fey, Ber, Bern, Jerry

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Where is the Wery family from?

You can see how Wery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 34 Wery families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Wery's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wery. 100% of Wery 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wery 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 802 immigration records available for the last name Wery. 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 694 military records available for the last name Wery. For the veterans among your Wery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wery lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wery in 1963 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

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