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Pry Family History

Pry Surname Meaning

Irish (mainly County Down): variant of Prey. This surname is rare in Britain. Perhaps also an Americanized form of German Prey.

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


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Where is the Pry family from?

You can see how Pry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Pry families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Pry's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Pry families in 1911.
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What did your Pry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pry. 31% of Pry men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Pry women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pry were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Nurse
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Pry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pry 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Pry. 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 Pry. For the veterans among your Pry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pry lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pry in 1957 was 57, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pry 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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