Matray Family History

Matray Surname 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: Matras, Mabray, Madray, Maras, Murray, Mathai, Marra, Garay, Mara, Maran

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
60	Military Records
128	Immigration Records
123	Census and Voter Lists
272	Member Trees

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Where is the Matray family from?

You can see how Matray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matray family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Matray families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Matray's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Matray families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matray 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 Matray ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matray.

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Barber

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What Matray family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 123 census records available for the last name Matray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matray census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 128 immigration records available for the last name Matray. 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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Military Records

There are 60 military records available for the last name Matray. For the veterans among your Matray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matray lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Matray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Matray in 1973 was 58, and 55 in 2004.

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Matray Surname Meaning

Where is the Matray family from?

What did your Matray ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matray.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Barber

100%

What Matray family records will you find?

What is the average Matray lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Matray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Matray in 1973 was 58, and 55 in 2004.

Matray Family History

Matray Surname Meaning

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Matray Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Matray

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Where is the Matray family from?

What did your Matray ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Matray family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Matray lifespan?

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