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Pairy Family History

Pairy 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: Patry, Parry, Pair, Pay, Taira, Paley, Paine, Park, Fair, Barry

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Where is the Pairy family from?

You can see how Pairy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pairy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Pairy families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Pairy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pairy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pairy 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 Pairy ancestors do for a living?

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

What Pairy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Pairy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pairy 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Pairy. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pairy. For the veterans among your Pairy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pairy lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1982, in the United States, Pairy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pairy in 1973 was 76, and 82 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pairy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pairy 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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