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Farray Family History

Farray 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: Farrar, Farran, Farra, Farrah, Farrey, Farry, Farren, Arras, Murray

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Where is the Farray family from?

You can see how Farray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farray family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Farray families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Farray families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Farray's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Farray families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farray 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 Farray ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farray. 100% of Farray women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Farray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farray 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Farray. 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 47 military records available for the last name Farray. For the veterans among your Farray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farray lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Farray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Farray in 1963 was 65, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farray 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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