Arey Family History

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Arey Name Meaning

English: variant spelling of Airey. variant of Avery. Respelling of German Erich or, in some cases, Ihrig.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Grey, Drey, Ary, Rey, Carey, Brey, Rarey, Avey, Aley, Garey

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Arey Family Origin

Where is the Arey family from?

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You can see how Arey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arey families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Arey families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Arey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Arey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Arey Family Occupations

What did your Arey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Arey. 24% of Arey men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Arey women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arey were Barber and Teamstress

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Trapper
    12%
  • Barber
    6%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
  • Teamstress
    34%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Arey Historical Records

What Arey family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Arey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Arey. 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 Card

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Arey. For the veterans among your Arey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Arey Life Expectancy

What is the average Arey lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Arey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Arey in 1947 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arey 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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