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Dubray Family History

Dubray Surname Meaning

French: habitational name with fused preposition and definite article du ‘from the’ for someone from any of various minor places called Bray (see Bray).

Altered form of French Dubreuil. This surname is common among Native Americans namely the Cheyenne River Sioux in SD.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dubray family from?

You can see how Dubray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dubray family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dubray families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Dubray families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dubray's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dubray families in 1891.
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What did your Dubray ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dubray. 45% of Dubray men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Dubray women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dubray were Manager and Teacher.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    36%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dubray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dubray 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Dubray. 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 349 military records available for the last name Dubray. For the veterans among your Dubray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dubray lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Dubray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dubray in 1941 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dubray 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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