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Vry Family History

Vry 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: Ory, Vey, Ury, Fry, Vary, Bry, Pry, Ary, Dry, May

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Where is the Vry family from?

You can see how Vry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vry family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Vry families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Vry family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vry's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Vry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vry 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 Vry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vry. 100% of Vry men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Vry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Vry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vry 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Vry. 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 67 military records available for the last name Vry. For the veterans among your Vry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vry lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Vry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vry in 1969 was 78, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vry 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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