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Fary Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Farry and Ferry .

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


Similar surnames: Farry, Kary, Gary, Fury, Nary, Fay, Fahy, Cary, Ary, Fabry

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Where is the Fary family from?

You can see how Fary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Fary families living in Virginia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Fary's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Fary families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fary. 25% of Fary men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Fary women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fary were Truck Driver and Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    20%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Fary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fary 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 Fary. 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 705 military records available for the last name Fary. For the veterans among your Fary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fary lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fary in 1958 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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