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Gerray Family History

Gerray 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: Gerry, German, Gray, Berry, Terry, Serra, Merry, Verran, Guerra

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Where is the Gerray family from?

You can see how Gerray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerray family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gerray families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Gerray families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerray's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Gerray families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerray 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 72 census records available for the last name Gerray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerray 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gerray. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gerray. For the veterans among your Gerray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerray lifespan?

Average Gerray life expectancy in 1974 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerray 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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