This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Morraye family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Morraye Family History

Morraye 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: Murray, Morrall, Morreale, Morra, Morvay, Morrone, Morace, Borrayo

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Morraye family from?

You can see how Morraye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morraye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Morraye family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Morraye's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Morraye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morraye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Morraye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morraye. 100% of Morraye men worked as a Butcher.

View Census Data for Morraye | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Butcher
    100%

What Morraye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Morraye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morraye census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Morraye

Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Morraye. 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.

View all Morraye immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Morraye. For the veterans among your Morraye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Morraye military records

You've only scratched the surface of Morraye family history

Discover More

What is the average Morraye lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1992, in the United States, Morraye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Morraye in 1984 was 96, and 72 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morraye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morraye 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Morraye family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial