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Floray Family History

Floray 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: Flory, Flora, Florey, Florian, Foran, Flore, Lory, Florman, Flor

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Where is the Floray family from?

You can see how Floray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Floray family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Floray families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Floray family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Floray's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Floray families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Floray 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 246 census records available for the last name Floray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Floray 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Floray. 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 77 military records available for the last name Floray. For the veterans among your Floray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Floray lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Floray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Floray in 1970 was 74, and 89 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Floray

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Floray 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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