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Morray Family History

Morray Name Meaning

see Morey .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Murray, Morra, Morvay, Morrey, Morway, Morris, Mora, Merry, Monday

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Where is the Morray family from?

You can see how Morray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Morray families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Morray families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Morray's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Morray families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morray ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morray. 20% of Morray men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Morray women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morray were Machinist and Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Morray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morray 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 808 immigration records available for the last name Morray. 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 261 military records available for the last name Morray. For the veterans among your Morray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morray lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Morray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Morray in 1964 was 70, and 77 in 2000.

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