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Vary Family History

Vary Name Meaning

English: from a late form of Farrow ; it was first recorded in the 17th century. Hungarian (Váry): variant of Vári (see Vari ).

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


Similar surnames: Gary, Eary, Ary, Varty, Avary, Vardy, Cary, Mars, Darr, Avery

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Where is the Vary family from?

You can see how Vary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 19 Vary families living in New York. This was about 95% of all the recorded Vary's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vary families in 1840.
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What did your Vary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vary. 22% of Vary men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Vary women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vary were Truck Driver and Nurse. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Sales Clerk
    14%
  • Nurse
    14%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Vary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vary 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 777 immigration records available for the last name Vary. 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 Vary. For the veterans among your Vary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vary lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Vary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vary in 1940 was 37, and 93 in 2004.

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