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Viray Family History

Viray Surname Meaning

Filipino: from a Hispanicized form of Ilokano and Tagalog biray a term denoting a type of boat applied as a metonymic occupational name.

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


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You can see how Viray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Viray families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Viray families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Viray's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Viray families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Viray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viray 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Viray. 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 822 military records available for the last name Viray. For the veterans among your Viray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viray lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Viray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Viray in 1942 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viray 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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