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Picray Family History

Picray 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: Pray, Pica, Cray, Viray, Picha, Piercy, Pickar, Mccray, Mcray, Pillay

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Picray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Picray 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Picray. 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 29 military records available for the last name Picray. For the veterans among your Picray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Picray lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2002, in the United States, Picray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Picray in 1947 was 48, and 58 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Picray 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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