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Dearey Family History

Dearey 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: Deary, Deprey, Darby, Carey, Early, Darcy, Dear, Geary, Dery, Delaney

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Where is the Dearey family from?

You can see how Dearey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dearey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dearey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dearey family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Dearey's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dearey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dearey 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 Dearey ancestors do for a living?

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

What Dearey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Dearey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dearey 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Dearey. 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 35 military records available for the last name Dearey. For the veterans among your Dearey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dearey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Dearey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dearey in 1973 was 52, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dearey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dearey 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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