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Mcrray Family History

Mcrray 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: Murray, Mccray, Mcgray, Mcray, Merry, Marra, Mccraw, Cray, Murra

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Where is the Mcrray family from?

You can see how Mcrray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcrray family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Mcrray families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Mcrray families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcrray's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcrray families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcrray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Mcrray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcrray 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 immigration records available for the last name Mcrray. 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 Mcrray. For the veterans among your Mcrray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcrray lifespan?

Average Mcrray life expectancy in 1996 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcrray 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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