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Karry Family History

Karry 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: Barry, Harry, Karre, Jarry, Parry, Kerry, Larry, Carry, Garry, Karr

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Where is the Karry family from?

You can see how Karry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Karry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Karry families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Karry's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Karry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karry 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 Karry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Karry. 100% of Karry women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Karry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karry 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Karry. 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 106 military records available for the last name Karry. For the veterans among your Karry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karry lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Karry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Karry in 1967 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karry 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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