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Gry Family History

Gry 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: Gray, Gay, Goy, Guy, Ory, Ury, Fry, Gery, Gory, Bry

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Where is the Gry family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gry. 100% of Gry men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Gry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gry 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Gry. 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 798 military records available for the last name Gry. For the veterans among your Gry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gry lifespan?

Average Gry life expectancy in 1974 was 34 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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