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Jary Family History

Jary Name Meaning

see Geary .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Jury, Lary, Jarry, Jay, Mary, Vary, Jara, Gary, Ary, Jory

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Where is the Jary family from?

You can see how Jary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jary families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 24 Jary families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Jary's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jary families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jary ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jary. 100% of Jary men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Jary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jary 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 870 immigration records available for the last name Jary. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 639 military records available for the last name Jary. For the veterans among your Jary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jary lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Jary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jary in 1965 was 70, and 71 in 2003.

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