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Reary Family History

Reary 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: Geary, Deary, Ready, Weary, Keary, Neary, Leary, Beary, Yeary, Peary

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Where is the Reary family from?

You can see how Reary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Reary families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Reary's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Reary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reary 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 Reary ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Miner Down The Mine and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reary. 100% of Reary men worked as a Miner Down The Mine and 60% of Reary 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Miner Down The Mine
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Housemaid
    40%

What Reary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reary 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Reary. 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 375 military records available for the last name Reary. For the veterans among your Reary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reary lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Reary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Reary in 1969 was 71, and 91 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reary 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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