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Garray Family History

Garray 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: Garay, Garry, Gray, Garret, Arras, Garr, Murray, Barry, Barra, Marra

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Where is the Garray family from?

You can see how Garray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garray family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Garray families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Garray family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Garray's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Garray families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Garray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garray 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Garray. 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 14 military records available for the last name Garray. For the veterans among your Garray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garray lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Garray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Garray in 1966 was 74, and 58 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garray 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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