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Degray Family History

Degray 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: De Gray, Gray, Dery, Demay, Derry, De Gruy, Degan, Duray, Dray

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Where is the Degray family from?

You can see how Degray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Degray families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Degray families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Degray's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Degray families in 1891.
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What did your Degray ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Degray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degray 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Degray. 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 403 military records available for the last name Degray. For the veterans among your Degray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degray lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Degray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Degray in 1953 was 45, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degray 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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