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Opray Family History

Opray Surname Meaning

from Ó Préith see O'Prey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Opray family from?

You can see how Opray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opray family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Opray families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Opray families living in Cumberland. This was about 46% of all the recorded Opray's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Opray families in 1891.
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What did your Opray ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Opray. 100% of Opray women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Opray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opray 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Opray. 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 121 military records available for the last name Opray. For the veterans among your Opray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opray lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Opray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Opray in 1966 was 73, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opray 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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