The kray Surname

kray Name Meaning and History

German: nickname for someone thought to resemble a crow in some way, from Middle High German kra, krei(g)e ‘crow’.
German: habitational name from a place called Kray, near Essen.

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The kray name in History

A unique volume of fascinating facts, statistics and commentary following the kray family name as far back in history as possible.

kray Family Facts

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Distribution of kray Families in the US in 1920

Number of kray families

9-15

4-8

1-3

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margaret kray	james braffett	1
KRAY	DianeLeary27	1
KRAY-Germany to Minnesota -1849	Connie Kazmer	9
Maria and Maregrieta Kray - Conowago Pennslyvania born 1740-50	Lynn Phifer	1
Kray family Photos	robkrickmn	1
Kray (Gruy, Grui)	isewqlts	1
KRAY: Illinois (Cook County)	KWard3368	0
Kray/Cray	@@Mytoy412@aol.com	0

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