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Ery Family History

Ery Name 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: Dery, Ory, Ury, Fry, Mery, Gery, Ely, Erny, Erk, Erb

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Where is the Ery family from?

You can see how Ery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Ery families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ery's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Ery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ery 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 Ery ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ery 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Ery. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Ery. For the veterans among your Ery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ery lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ery in 1969 was 82, and 96 in 2004.

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