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Nary Family History

Nary Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Neary from Ó Náradhaigh. Compare McNary.

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


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Where is the Nary family from?

You can see how Nary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Nary families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 22% of all the recorded Nary's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Nary families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nary 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 Nary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nary. 25% of Nary men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Nary women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nary were Farmer and Maid.

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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
    25%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Nary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nary 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 922 immigration records available for the last name Nary. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Nary. For the veterans among your Nary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nary lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nary in 1955 was 42, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nary 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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