Spry Family History

Spry Surname Meaning

English (Devon and Cornwall) is a habitational name from Sprytown in Stowford (Devon), derived from the Old English term sprǣg, meaning ‘brushwood twigs’.

The name also incorporates a later addition of the modern English word town to describe the location.

Sprytown is a notable example of how place names can reflect the natural features of the environment.

Furthermore, this name serves as a variant of Spray, illustrating the evolution of language over time.

Overall, the name encapsulates regional history and linguistic change in the Devon and Cornwall areas.

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

Similar surnames: Spray, Sly, Jury, Vary, Bury, Spirk, Spiro, Serr, Sari, Sparby

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3K	Immigration Records
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Where is the Spry family from?

You can see how Spry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 136 Spry families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Spry's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Spry families in 1911.

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What did your Spry ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Spry. 55% of Spry men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Spry women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spry were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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Farmer

55%

Labourer

17%

Laborer

Clerk

Stenographer

60%

Housekeeper

40%

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Census Record

There are 39K census records available for the last name Spry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spry 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 3K immigration records available for the last name Spry. 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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Military Records

There are 6K military records available for the last name Spry. For the veterans among your Spry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spry lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Spry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Spry in 1946 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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Spry Surname Meaning

English (Devon and Cornwall) is a habitational name from Sprytown in Stowford (Devon), derived from the Old English term sprǣg, meaning ‘brushwood twigs’.

The name also incorporates a later addition of the modern English word town to describe the location.

Sprytown is a notable example of how place names can reflect the natural features of the environment.

Furthermore, this name serves as a variant of Spray, illustrating the evolution of language over time.

Overall, the name encapsulates regional history and linguistic change in the Devon and Cornwall areas.

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

Where is the Spry family from?

What did your Spry ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

55%

Labourer

17%

Laborer

Clerk

Stenographer

60%

Housekeeper

40%

What Spry family records will you find?

What is the average Spry lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Spry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Spry in 1946 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

Spry Family History

Spry Surname Meaning

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Spry Surname Meaning

195,000 record(s) for Spry

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Where is the Spry family from?

What did your Spry ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

Top Female Occupations In 1921

What Spry family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Spry lifespan?

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