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Kray Family History

Kray Surname Meaning

German: variant of Krah, a nickname for someone thought to resemble a crow in some way, from Middle High German krā krei(g)e ‘crow’.

German: habitational name from a place called Kray near Essen.

English: variant of Cray.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kray family from?

You can see how Kray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kray families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Kray families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Kray's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kray families in 1891.
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What did your Kray ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wardrobe Dealer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kray. 50% of Kray men worked as a Wardrobe Dealer and 100% of Kray women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wardrobe Dealer
    50%
  • Shoe Repairer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kray 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 892 immigration records available for the last name Kray. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kray. For the veterans among your Kray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kray lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kray in 1948 was 47, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kray 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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