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Veray Family History

Veray 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: Viray, Vera, Veras, Leray, Verry, Gray, Ray, Berry, Terry, Merry

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Where is the Veray family from?

You can see how Veray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veray family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Veray families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 9 Veray families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Veray's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Veray families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Veray ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veray. 100% of Veray men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Veray family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Veray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veray 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Veray. 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 28 military records available for the last name Veray. For the veterans among your Veray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veray lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Veray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Veray in 1966 was 75, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veray 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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