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Tary Family History

Tary Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lary, Tarr, Tara, Tay, Tart, Tardy, Mary, Vary, Gary, Tarby

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Where is the Tary family from?

You can see how Tary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Tary families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tary's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Tary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tary. 41% of Tary men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Tary women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tary were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Weaver
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tary 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Tary. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34,000 military records available for the last name Tary. For the veterans among your Tary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tary lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Tary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tary in 1965 was 54, and 83 in 2002.

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