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Dauray Family History

Dauray 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: Duray, Darby, Darcy, Drury, Dury, Dunay, Dura, Garay, Darty, Dray

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Where is the Dauray family from?

You can see how Dauray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dauray family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dauray families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Dauray families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Dauray's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dauray families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dauray 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 Dauray ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dauray. 25% of Dauray men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dauray women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    25%
  • Plumber
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Dauray family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dauray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dauray 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Dauray. 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 124 military records available for the last name Dauray. For the veterans among your Dauray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dauray lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dauray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dauray in 1967 was 78, and 39 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dauray

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dauray 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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