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Clarys Family History

Clarys 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: Clary, Claros, Claeys, Clare, Clark, Claus, Caras, Lary, Clay, Claps

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Where is the Clarys family from?

You can see how Clarys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clarys family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Clarys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Clarys families living in Berkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Clarys's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Clarys families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clarys 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 Clarys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clarys. 60% of Clarys men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Clarys family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Clarys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clarys 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Clarys. 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 10 military records available for the last name Clarys. For the veterans among your Clarys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clarys lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Clarys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Clarys in 1966 was 86, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clarys

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clarys 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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