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Crey Family History

Crey Surname 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: Rey, Carey, Prey, Crea, Cray, Crew, Krey, Croy, Frey, Urey

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Where is the Crey family from?

You can see how Crey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Crey families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Crey's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Crey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crey 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 Crey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Crey. 100% of Crey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Crey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crey 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Crey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 221 military records available for the last name Crey. For the veterans among your Crey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crey lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Crey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Crey in 1976 was 54, and 71 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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