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Schray Family History

Schray Surname Meaning

South German (Württemberg): variant of Schrey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schray family from?

You can see how Schray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schray family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schray families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Schray families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schray's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schray families in 1891.
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What did your Schray ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schray. 30% of Schray men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schray women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schray were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Foreman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Schray family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schray 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Schray. 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 297 military records available for the last name Schray. For the veterans among your Schray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schray lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Schray in 1959 was 37, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schray

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schray 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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