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Delray Family History

Delray 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: Delay, Dery, Dilday, Demay, Delmar, Derry, Duray, Dray, De Gray

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Where is the Delray family from?

You can see how Delray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delray family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Delray families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Delray family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Delray's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Delray families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Delray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delray 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Delray. 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 21 military records available for the last name Delray. For the veterans among your Delray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delray lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Delray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Delray in 1969 was 65, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delray 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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