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Merray Family History

Merray 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: Merry, Murray, Berry, Terry, Serra, Verran, Ferry, Marra, Perry

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Where is the Merray family from?

You can see how Merray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Merray families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Merray families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Merray's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Merray families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Merray ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Duties (unpaid) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Merray. 100% of Merray women worked as a House Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • House Duties (unpaid)
    100%

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Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Merray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merray 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Merray. 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 52 military records available for the last name Merray. For the veterans among your Merray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merray lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merray 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merray

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