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Zary Family History

Zary 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: Zara, Lary, Zar, Zaro, Mary, Vary, Gary, Zarr, Ary, Zay

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Where is the Zary family from?

You can see how Zary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zary family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zary families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Zary family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zary's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zary families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zary ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zary. 50% of Zary men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farmers Son
    50%
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Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Zary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zary 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Zary. 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 28 military records available for the last name Zary. For the veterans among your Zary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zary lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Zary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zary in 1959 was 50, and 76 in 2003.

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