Grays Family History

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Grays Name Meaning

English: probably a patronymic from Gray, or possibly a variant spelling of Grace.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Gray, Rans, Grahn, Grace, Grames, Rayes, Graves, Grass, Mays, Gras

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Grays Family Origin

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Grays Family Occupations

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  • Butcher

    25%

  • Iron Labourer

    25%

  • Keelman (Barge)

    25%

  • Wine Mchant Assist

    25%

In 1881, the most common Grays occupation in the UK was Butcher. 25% of Grays's were Butchers. A less common occupation for the Grays family was Wine Mchant Assist. Butcher, Iron Labourer and Keelman (Barge) were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Grays.

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Grays Historical Records

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Grays Life Expectancy

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Between 1943 and 2004, Grays life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Grays in 1943 was 35, and 61 in 2004.

Source: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grays

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