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Declary Family History

Declary 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: Clary, Deary, Delay, Delacy, Demary, Devary, Delara, Delarm, De Clark

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Where is the Declary family from?

You can see how Declary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Declary family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Declary family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Declary's in USA. New York had the highest population of Declary families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Declary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Declary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Declary. 100% of Declary 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 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Declary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Declary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Declary 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Declary. 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 6 military records available for the last name Declary. For the veterans among your Declary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Declary lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Declary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Declary in 1984 was 72, and 87 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Declary 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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