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Staray Family History

Staray 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: Stray, Starry, Stary, Sarah, Star, Starr, Garay, Taran, Sharaf

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Where is the Staray family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staray 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 32 census records available for the last name Staray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staray 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Staray. 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 5 military records available for the last name Staray. For the veterans among your Staray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staray lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Staray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Staray in 1975 was 66, and 86 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staray 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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