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Decray Family History

Decray 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: Dery, Demay, Derry, Duray, Dray, De Gray, Dubray, Deary, Delay, Cray

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Where is the Decray family from?

You can see how Decray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decray family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Decray families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Decray families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Decray's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Decray families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decray 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 137 census records available for the last name Decray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decray 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Decray. 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 27 military records available for the last name Decray. For the veterans among your Decray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decray lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Decray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Decray in 1965 was 69, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decray 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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