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Hrey Family History

Hrey 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: Rey, Hey, Prey, Hoey, Hren, Krey, Frey, Urey, Drey, Arey

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Where is the Hrey family from?

You can see how Hrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hrey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hrey family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hrey's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hrey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Hrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hrey 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Hrey. 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 21 military records available for the last name Hrey. For the veterans among your Hrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hrey lifespan?

Average Hrey life expectancy in 1992 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hrey 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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