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Aery Family History

Aery Surname 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: Dery, Avery, Mery, Gery, Wery, Ary, Nery, Henry, Berry, Bury

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Where is the Aery family from?

You can see how Aery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Aery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Aery families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Aery's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Aery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Aery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aery. 35% of Aery men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

What Aery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aery 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Aery. 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 598 military records available for the last name Aery. For the veterans among your Aery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aery lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Aery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Aery in 1965 was 78, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aery ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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