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Jary Family History

Jary Surname Meaning

see Geary.

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


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Where is the Jary family from?

You can see how Jary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jary families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 140 Jary families living in Norfolk. This was about 44% of all the recorded Jary's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Jary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jary 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 Jary 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 Jary. 37% of Jary men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Jary women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jary were Painter and Incapacitated.

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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
    37%
  • Bricklayer
    28%
  • Funeral Director
    19%
  • Painter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Jary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Jary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jary 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 870 immigration records available for the last name Jary. 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 639 military records available for the last name Jary. For the veterans among your Jary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jary lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Jary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jary in 1965 was 70, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jary 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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