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Marray Family History

Marray Surname Meaning

from the later pronunciation of Ó Mearadhaigh see Merry.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Marray family from?

You can see how Marray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marray families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 15 Marray families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Marray's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Marray families in 1891.
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What did your Marray ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Casting Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marray. 50% of Marray men worked as a Casting Farm Labourer and 93% of Marray women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marray were Col Juntion By Below and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Casting Farm Labourer
    50%
  • Col Juntion By Below
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Marray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marray 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Marray. 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 494 military records available for the last name Marray. For the veterans among your Marray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marray lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Marray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Marray in 1962 was 62, and 64 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marray 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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