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Makray Family History

Makray 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: Mabray, Madray, Maras, Murray, Marra, Garay, Mara, Maran, Makris

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Where is the Makray family from?

You can see how Makray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makray family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Makray families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Makray family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Makray's in USA. New York had the highest population of Makray families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makray 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 121 census records available for the last name Makray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makray 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Makray. 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 33 military records available for the last name Makray. For the veterans among your Makray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makray lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Makray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Makray in 1965 was 68, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makray 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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