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Leray Family History

Leray Surname Meaning

French: topographic name for someone who lived by a spring or rushing stream.

A variant of Ray with fused masculine definite article le; or a habitational name from Le Ray.

The name of several places in various parts of France.

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


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Where is the Leray family from?

You can see how Leray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leray families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 46 Leray families living in Channel Islands. This was about 67% of all the recorded Leray's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Leray families in 1891.
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What did your Leray ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leray. 100% of Leray 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Leray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leray 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 810 immigration records available for the last name Leray. 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 515 military records available for the last name Leray. For the veterans among your Leray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leray lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Leray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Leray in 1948 was 47, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leray 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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