This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Muiray family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Muiray Family History

Muiray 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, Mura, Mira, Duray, Dubray, Mulroy, Murra, Mudry, Viray, Turay

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Muiray family from?

You can see how Muiray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muiray family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1881. The most Muiray families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Muiray family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Muiray's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Muiray families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muiray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Muiray family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Muiray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muiray census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Muiray

Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Muiray. 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.

View all Muiray immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Muiray. For the veterans among your Muiray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Muiray military records

You've only scratched the surface of Muiray family history

Discover More

What is the average Muiray lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muiray 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Muiray

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Muiray family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial