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Deary Family History

Deary Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk) and Scottish (Glasgow): variant of Derry.

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


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Where is the Deary family from?

You can see how Deary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 27 Deary families living in Ontario. This was about 51% of all the recorded Deary's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Deary families in 1911.
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What did your Deary ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Deary. 30% of Deary men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Deary women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Labourer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Blacksmith
    20%
  • Engineer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    100%

What Deary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Deary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deary 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Deary. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Deary. For the veterans among your Deary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deary lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Deary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Deary in 1953 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deary 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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