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Pary Family History

Pary 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: Pay, Park, Parr, Lary, Para, Paty, Pare, Pari, Mary, Vary

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Where is the Pary family from?

You can see how Pary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Pary families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Pary's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pary 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 Pary ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pary. 82% of Pary 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
    82%
  • Kitchenmaid
    19%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Pary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pary 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 632 immigration records available for the last name Pary. 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 751 military records available for the last name Pary. For the veterans among your Pary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pary lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Pary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pary in 1965 was 83, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pary 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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