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Tray Family History

Tray Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English trey(e) ‘grief suffering misfortune’ (Old English trega)

or from Middle English tray(e) ‘trick treachery deceit’ (Old French tray).

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


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Where is the Tray family from?

You can see how Tray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tray families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 35 Tray families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Tray's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tray families in 1891.
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What did your Tray ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Rainproof Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tray. 50% of Tray men worked as a Rainproof Machinist and 90% of Tray women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tray were Decorator (house church) and Stenographer (bank).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Rainproof Machinist
    50%
  • Decorator (house church)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Cotton Winder
    4%
  • Stenographer (bank)
    4%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Tray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tray 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tray. 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 Tray. For the veterans among your Tray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tray lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Tray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tray in 1959 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tray 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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