This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to De Bray family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

De Bray Family History

De Bray 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: De Gray, De Gruy, Dubray, De Graw, De Hay, De Kay, De Bruyn, Demaray

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the De Bray family from?

You can see how De Bray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The De Bray family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most De Bray families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 De Bray family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded De Bray's in USA. Montana had the highest population of De Bray families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the De Bray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What De Bray family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name De Bray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, De Bray census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for De Bray

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name De Bray. 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.

View all De Bray immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name De Bray. For the veterans among your De Bray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all De Bray military records

You've only scratched the surface of De Bray family history

Discover More

What is the average De Bray lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your De Bray 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for De Bray

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the De Bray family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial