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Dary Family History

Dary Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dary family from?

You can see how Dary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dary families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 168 Dary families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Dary's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dary 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 Dary ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dary. 34% of Dary men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Dary women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dary were House Decorator and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Gardener
    34%
  • House Decorator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

What Dary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Dary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dary 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dary. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dary. For the veterans among your Dary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dary lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dary in 1962 was 57, and 40 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dary 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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