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Demray Family History

Demray 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: Demay, Demaray, Dery, Demar, Demory, Derry, Duray, Dray, De Gray

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Where is the Demray family from?

You can see how Demray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demray family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Demray families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Demray family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Demray's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Demray families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demray 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 83 census records available for the last name Demray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demray 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 Demray. 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 4 military records available for the last name Demray. For the veterans among your Demray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demray lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Demray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Demray in 1976 was 68, and 27 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demray 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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