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Erry Family History

Erry 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: Berry, Terry, Merry, Ferry, Perry, Derry, Erny, Jerry, Gerry, Werry

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Where is the Erry family from?

You can see how Erry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Erry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Erry families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erry's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Erry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erry 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 Erry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erry. 56% of Erry men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Erry women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erry were Janitor and Housewife. .

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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
    56%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Janitor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Erry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erry 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Erry. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Erry. For the veterans among your Erry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erry lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Erry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Erry in 1971 was 59, and 66 in 2002.

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