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Dupray Family History

Dupray 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, Dubray, Dupay, Dupras, Duprey, Dury, Murray, Dunay, Dura, Pray

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Where is the Dupray family from?

You can see how Dupray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dupray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dupray families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Dupray families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Dupray's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Dupray families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dupray 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 Dupray ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dupray. 34% of Dupray men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Dupray women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dupray were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Co Owner
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Dupray family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dupray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dupray 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Dupray. 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 797 military records available for the last name Dupray. For the veterans among your Dupray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dupray lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dupray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dupray in 1958 was 58, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dupray

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dupray 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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