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Jarry Family History

Jarry Name Meaning

French: topographic name from a regional masculine variant of Old French garrigue Occitan garrique ‘barren land where only holm oaks or kermes oaks grow’ (see Garrigues ); or a habitational name from (Le) Jarry the name of several places in various parts of France. English (of Norman origin): variant of Geary .

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


Similar surnames: Perry, Harry, Jerry, Berry, Barre, Terry, Burry, Tarry, Merry, Barry

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Where is the Jarry family from?

You can see how Jarry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jarry families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 254 Jarry families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Jarry's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jarry families in 1911.
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What did your Jarry ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Modiste were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Jarry. 28% of Jarry men worked as a Journalier and 20% of Jarry women worked as a Modiste. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jarry were Tailleur and Vendeur. .

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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

  • Journalier
    28%
  • Cultivateur
    19%
  • Boucher
    11%
  • Tailleur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Modiste
    20%
  • Teneur De Livres
    20%
  • Mnagre
    20%
  • Vendeur
    20%
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There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Jarry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarry 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 Jarry. 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 469 military records available for the last name Jarry. For the veterans among your Jarry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarry lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Jarry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jarry in 1958 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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