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Goray Family History

Goray 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: Gray, Garay, Gorny, Gora, Gory, Goral, Gotay, Gorey, Gordy, Golay

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Where is the Goray family from?

You can see how Goray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Goray families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Goray families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Goray's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Goray families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goray 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 Goray ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goray. 42% of Goray men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Goray women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goray were Farming and Housework.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Spooler
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

What Goray family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goray 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Goray. 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 240 military records available for the last name Goray. For the veterans among your Goray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goray lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Goray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Goray in 1963 was 79, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goray 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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