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Alary Family History

Alary 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: Lary, Clary, Avary, Clare, Clark, Albany, Alam, Geary, Amari, Klar

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Where is the Alary family from?

You can see how Alary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alary family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Alary families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 91 Alary families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Alary's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Alary families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alary 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 Alary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alary. 56% of Alary men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Alary women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farm Operator
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Alary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Alary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alary 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Alary. 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 461 military records available for the last name Alary. For the veterans among your Alary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alary lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Alary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Alary in 1962 was 34, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alary 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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