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Adry Family History

Adry 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: Andry, Aday, Addy, Ary, Adey, Madry, Ady, Dry, Day, Bury

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Where is the Adry family from?

You can see how Adry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adry family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Adry family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Adry's in USA. New York had the highest population of Adry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adry 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 70 census records available for the last name Adry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adry 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Adry. 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 13 military records available for the last name Adry. For the veterans among your Adry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adry lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Adry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Adry in 1987 was 87, and 67 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adry 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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