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Grays Family History

Grays Surname Meaning

English (Durham): variant of Gray with post-medieval excrescent -s or of Grace.

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


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Where is the Grays family from?

You can see how Grays families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grays family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grays families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Grays families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Grays's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Grays families in 1911.
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What did your Grays ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Grays. 100% of Grays men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Grays. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grays 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Grays. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Grays. For the veterans among your Grays ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grays lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Grays life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Grays in 1943 was 35, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grays 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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