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Rarry Family History

Rarry 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: Barry, Rarey, Harry, Jarry, Parry, Larry, Carry, Garry, Farry, Tarry

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Where is the Rarry family from?

You can see how Rarry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rarry family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rarry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Rarry family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rarry's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Rarry families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Rarry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rarry 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Rarry. 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 149 military records available for the last name Rarry. For the veterans among your Rarry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rarry lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Rarry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rarry in 1971 was 63, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rarry 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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