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Coary Family History

Coary 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: Coard, Clary, Coury, Coar, Corry, Crary, Cary, Cory, Conary, Coady

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Where is the Coary family from?

You can see how Coary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coary family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Coary families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Coary's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Coary families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coary 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 Coary ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Coary. 100% of Coary men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Coary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coary 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 Coary. 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 24 military records available for the last name Coary. For the veterans among your Coary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coary lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Coary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Coary in 1970 was 51, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coary 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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