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Arry Family History

Arry Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Barry, Harry, Jarry, Army, Arey, Parry, Ary, Arra, Larry, Carry

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Where is the Arry family from?

You can see how Arry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arry families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Arry families living in Manitoba. This was about 47% of all the recorded Arry's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Arry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arry 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 Arry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arry. 100% of Arry men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Arry women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Arry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Arry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arry 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Arry. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Arry. For the veterans among your Arry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arry lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1997, in the United States, Arry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Arry in 1954 was 63, and 90 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arry 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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