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Usary Family History

Usary 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: Usery, Usry, Say, Geary, Sari, Spry, Ury, Lary, Clary, Deary

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Where is the Usary family from?

You can see how Usary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Usary family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Usary families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Usary families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Usary's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Usary families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Usary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Usary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Usary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Usary 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Usary. 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 44 military records available for the last name Usary. For the veterans among your Usary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Usary lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Usary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Usary in 1963 was 67, and 95 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Usary 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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