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Weary Family History

Weary Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wehry. English (Devon and Cornwall): nickname from Middle English weri ‘weary, tired, drained’.

(Old English wearg ‘wicked, accursed).

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


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Where is the Weary family from?

You can see how Weary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Weary families living in Quebec. This was about 32% of all the recorded Weary's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Weary families in 1911.
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What did your Weary ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Weary. 43% of Weary men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Gerant
    29%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Weary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weary 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Weary. 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 Weary. For the veterans among your Weary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weary lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Weary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Weary in 1952 was 49, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weary 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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