Pry Family History

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Pry Name Meaning

Irish (chiefly County Down): variant of Prey. Perhaps also an Americanized spelling of German Prey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Pray, Ury, Prey, Fry, Opry, Pay, Ary, Ory, May, Brey

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Pry Family Origin

Where is the Pry family from?

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You can see how Pry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pry families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Pry families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Pry's in the UK. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Pry Family Occupations

What did your Pry ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, a less common occupation for the Pry family was Gardener. The most common Pry occupation in the UK was Cabinet Maker. 14% of Pry's were Cabinet Makers. Cabinet Maker, Carpenter and Cotton Weaver were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Pry.

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  • Cabinet Maker

    14%

  • Carpenter

    14%

  • Cotton Weaver

    14%

  • Gardener

    14%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pry ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Pry Historical Records

What Pry family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pry census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Pry. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Pry. For the veterans among your Pry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Pry Life Expectancy

What is the average Pry lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pry in 1957 was 57, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pry 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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