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Muery Family History

Muery 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: Mery, Mudry, Query, Mulry, Murry, Mura, Bury, Merry, Dery, Dury

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Where is the Muery family from?

You can see how Muery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Muery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Muery families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Muery's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Muery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muery 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 Muery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muery. 77% of Muery men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Muery women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muery were Laborer and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    77%
  • Laborer
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Muery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Muery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muery 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Muery. 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 142 military records available for the last name Muery. For the veterans among your Muery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muery lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Muery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Muery in 1964 was 87, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Muery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muery 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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