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Vrey Family History

Vrey 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: Rey, Vey, Prey, Krey, Frey, Urey, Drey, Arey, Orey, Irey

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Where is the Vrey family from?

You can see how Vrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Vrey families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vrey's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Vrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vrey 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 94 census records available for the last name Vrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vrey 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Vrey. 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 11 military records available for the last name Vrey. For the veterans among your Vrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vrey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1982, in the United States, Vrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vrey in 1972 was 82, and 87 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vrey 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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