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Giray Family History

Giray 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, Girty, Graf, Ray, Grau, Gay, Mira, Grad

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Where is the Giray family from?

You can see how Giray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giray family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Giray families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Giray family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Giray's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Giray families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giray 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 69 census records available for the last name Giray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giray 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Giray. 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 30 military records available for the last name Giray. For the veterans among your Giray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giray lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Giray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Giray in 1975 was 77, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giray 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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