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Fary Family History

Fary Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Farry and Ferry.

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


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Where is the Fary family from?

You can see how Fary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Fary families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Fary's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fary families in 1891.
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What did your Fary ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fary. 100% of Fary 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Fary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fary 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 Fary. 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 705 military records available for the last name Fary. For the veterans among your Fary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fary lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fary in 1958 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fary 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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