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Clarry Family History

Clarry Surname Meaning

see Clarey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Clarry family from?

You can see how Clarry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clarry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clarry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 88 Clarry families living in Suffolk. This was about 46% of all the recorded Clarry's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Clarry families in 1891.
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What did your Clarry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clarry. 43% of Clarry men worked as a Farm Labourer and 85% of Clarry women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clarry were Motor Driver and Old Age Pensioner.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    43%
  • Horseman On Farm
    29%
  • Motor Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Market Gardener
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Clarry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clarry 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 667 immigration records available for the last name Clarry. 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 575 military records available for the last name Clarry. For the veterans among your Clarry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clarry lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Clarry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Clarry in 1962 was 81, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clarry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clarry 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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