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Mearry Family History

Mearry 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: Merry, Marry, Berry, Terry, Early, Geary, Ferry, Barry, Marr, Quarry

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Where is the Mearry family from?

You can see how Mearry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mearry family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mearry families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Mearry family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mearry's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mearry families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mearry 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 66 census records available for the last name Mearry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mearry 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mearry. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mearry. For the veterans among your Mearry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mearry lifespan?

Average Mearry life expectancy in 1973 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mearry 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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