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Parray Family History

Parray 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: Parra, Parran, Parras, Parry, Arras, Murray, Barry, Barra, Marra

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Where is the Parray family from?

You can see how Parray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parray family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Parray families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Parray families living in Flintshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Parray's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Parray families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parray 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 162 census records available for the last name Parray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parray 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Parray. 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 10 military records available for the last name Parray. For the veterans among your Parray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parray lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2004, in the United States, Parray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Parray in 2001 was 80, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parray 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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