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Mitray Family History

Mitray 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: Mitra, Mira, Mitro, Murray, Mistry, Miura, Mittag, Mita, Mierau

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Where is the Mitray family from?

You can see how Mitray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitray family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mitray families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mitray family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mitray's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Mitray families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Mitray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitray 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 Mitray. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mitray. For the veterans among your Mitray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitray lifespan?

Average Mitray life expectancy in 1973 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mitray 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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