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Earey Family History

Earey Surname Meaning

Reduced variant of Erith; compare Thos Erith 1668 John Eary 1778 in IGI (Bulmer Essex); Robt. Erith 1718 Alice Eary 1731 Sarah Earith 1784 in IGI (Sudbury Suffolk); Phillip Eary 1757 John Erith 1770 in IGI (Long Melford Suffolk).

The 1587 Lancs bearer below may really be an instance of Airey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Earey family from?

You can see how Earey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Earey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Earey families living in Essex. This was about 63% of all the recorded Earey's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Earey families in 1891.
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What did your Earey 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 Earey. 100% of Earey men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Earey women worked as an Unpaid 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Earey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earey 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Earey. 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 157 military records available for the last name Earey. For the veterans among your Earey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earey lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1991, in the United States, Earey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Earey in 1981 was 57, and 67 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earey 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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