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Sheray Family History

Sheray 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: Sherry, Shera, Sherfy, Shetty, Sheehy, Sera, Sherman, Seery, Sharaf

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Where is the Sheray family from?

You can see how Sheray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheray family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Sheray families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Sheray families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheray's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sheray families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheray 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 44 census records available for the last name Sheray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheray 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sheray. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sheray. For the veterans among your Sheray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheray lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Sheray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sheray in 1987 was 50, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheray 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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