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Loary Family History

Loary 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: Lory, Lary, Loar, Leary, Lowry, Lowary, Lord, Loy, Geary, Lear

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Where is the Loary family from?

You can see how Loary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loary family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Loary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Loary family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Loary's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Loary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Loary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loary 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Loary. 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 15 military records available for the last name Loary. For the veterans among your Loary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loary lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Loary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Loary in 1968 was 71, and 70 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loary 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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