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Dary Family History

Dary Name Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Dare, Hary, Day, Dory, Daby, Davy, Ary, Gary, Eary, Dury

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Where is the Dary family from?

You can see how Dary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dary families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 61 Dary families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dary's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dary families in 1911.
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What did your Dary ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Oprateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dary. 29% of Dary men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Dary women worked as an Oprateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dary were Journalier and 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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Labourer
    18%
  • Blacksmith
    15%
  • Journalier
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Oprateur
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Dary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dary 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dary. 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 Dary. For the veterans among your Dary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dary lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dary in 1962 was 57, and 40 in 2004.

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