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Kry Family History

Kry 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: Kay, Ory, Ury, Fry, Kray, Krey, Bry, Pry, Kury, Ary

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Where is the Kry family from?

You can see how Kry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kry family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kry families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kry's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kry. 34% of Kry men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Kry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kry 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Kry. 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 43 military records available for the last name Kry. For the veterans among your Kry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kry lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Kry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kry in 1967 was 74, and 67 in 2001.

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