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Charry Family History

Charry Surname Meaning

Manx: shortened form of Gaelic Mac Searraigh ‘son of Searrach’ a personal name derived from Manx sharragh ‘foal’.

The name is also found in England and may have another origin not yet explained.

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


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Where is the Charry family from?

You can see how Charry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Charry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 28 Charry families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Charry's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Charry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charry 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 Charry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Charry. 30% of Charry men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Charry women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Charry were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Nurse
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Charry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charry 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Charry. 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 177 military records available for the last name Charry. For the veterans among your Charry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charry lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Charry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Charry in 1962 was 57, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charry 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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