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Gigray Family History

Gigray 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: Gray, Garay, Viray, Giggey, Gignac, Gilroy, Girty, Gingras, Gilday

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Where is the Gigray family from?

You can see how Gigray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gigray family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gigray families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Gigray family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gigray's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gigray families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gigray 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 99 census records available for the last name Gigray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gigray 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gigray. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gigray. For the veterans among your Gigray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gigray lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Gigray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gigray in 1968 was 81, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gigray 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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