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Arrey Family History

Arrey Surname Meaning

Catalan: from the rare medieval Latin personal name Arredius an irregular coinage apparently intended to mean ‘redeemed’.

Central African (Cameroon): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Arrey family from?

You can see how Arrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Arrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Arrey families living in Manitoba. This was about 43% of all the recorded Arrey's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Arrey families in 1911.
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What did your Arrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arrey. 46% of Arrey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Arrey women worked as a Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Common Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Arrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arrey 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Arrey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 96 military records available for the last name Arrey. For the veterans among your Arrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arrey lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Arrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Arrey in 1949 was 42, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arrey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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