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Mctray Family History

Mctray 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: Mccray, Mcgray, Mcray, Murray, Mccraw, Cray, Mitra, Mcstay, Matras

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Where is the Mctray family from?

You can see how Mctray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mctray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mctray families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Mctray families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mctray's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mctray families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Mctray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mctray 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mctray. 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 military records available for the last name Mctray. For the veterans among your Mctray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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