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Learry Family History

Learry 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: Leary, Larry, Berry, Terry, Merry, Early, Geary, Leroy, Ferry, Barry

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Where is the Learry family from?

You can see how Learry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Learry family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Learry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Learry family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Learry's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Learry families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Learry 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 Learry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Learry. 64% of Learry men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

What Learry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 958 census records available for the last name Learry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Learry 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Learry. 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 90 military records available for the last name Learry. For the veterans among your Learry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Learry lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1969, in the United States, Learry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Learry in 1967 was 63, and 76 in 1969.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Learry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Learry 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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