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Mcray Family History

Mcray Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McRae.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcray family from?

You can see how Mcray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcray families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 44 Mcray families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Mcray's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcray families in 1891.
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What did your Mcray ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcray. 87% of Mcray 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
    87%
  • Trouser Machinist
    14%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Mcray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcray 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcray. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcray. For the veterans among your Mcray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcray lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mcray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mcray in 1955 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcray

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcray 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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