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Macgray Family History

Macgray Name 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: Mcgray, Macera, Mcgrady, Mccray, Mabray, Margraf, Madray, Mcray

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Where is the Macgray family from?

You can see how Macgray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macgray family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Macgray families living in Massachusetts. This was about 80% of all the recorded Macgray's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Macgray families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macgray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macgray ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Macgray ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Macgray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macgray 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Macgray. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Macgray. For the veterans among your Macgray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macgray lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Macgray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Macgray in 1967 was 78, and 63 in 1999.

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