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Wery Family History

Wery Surname Meaning

Walloon: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wid(u) ‘wood forest’ + rīc ‘power’.

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


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You can see how Wery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Wery families living in British Columbia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wery's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Wery families in 1911.
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What did your Wery ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wery. 100% of Wery men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wery 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 802 immigration records available for the last name Wery. 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 694 military records available for the last name Wery. For the veterans among your Wery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wery lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wery in 1963 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wery 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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