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Tearry Family History

Tearry 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: Terry, Tarry, Berry, Merry, Early, Geary, Ferry, Barry, Quarry, Harry

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Where is the Tearry family from?

You can see how Tearry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tearry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tearry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tearry family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tearry's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tearry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tearry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tearry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tearry. 50% of Tearry 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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Tearry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tearry 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Tearry. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Tearry. For the veterans among your Tearry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tearry lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1995, in the United States, Tearry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tearry in 1984 was 28, and 53 in 1995.

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