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Scray Family History

Scray 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: Cray, Spray, Stray, Schray, Mcray, Gray, Ray, Say, Sarah, Spry

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Where is the Scray family from?

You can see how Scray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scray family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Scray families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Scray's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Scray families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Scray ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stone Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scray. 67% of Scray men worked as a Stone Cutter. .

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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

  • Stone Cutter
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Scray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scray 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Scray. 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 48 military records available for the last name Scray. For the veterans among your Scray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scray lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Scray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Scray in 1965 was 52, and 81 in 2003.

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