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Usrey Name Meaning

English: variant of Ussery .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Usry, Esarey, Usery, Ury, Busey, Urey, Askey, Urry, Drey, Tirey

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Where is the Usrey family from?

You can see how Usrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Usrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Usrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Usrey family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Usrey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Usrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Usrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Usrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Usrey. 32% of Usrey men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Usrey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Usrey were Farming and Housekeeper. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Usrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Usrey 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Usrey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Usrey. For the veterans among your Usrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Usrey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Usrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Usrey in 1958 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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