This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mabray family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mabray Family History

Mabray Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Mayberry respelled under the influence of the Norman name Mowbray.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mabray family from?

You can see how Mabray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mabray family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mabray families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Mabray families living in Staffordshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mabray's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Mabray families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mabray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mabray ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mabray. 43% of Mabray men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Mabray women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mabray were Electrician and Housework.

View Census Data for Mabray | 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.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Welder
    8%
  • Electrician
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

What Mabray family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mabray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mabray census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Mabray

Passenger Lists

There are 136 immigration records available for the last name Mabray. 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.

View all Mabray immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 295 military records available for the last name Mabray. For the veterans among your Mabray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mabray military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mabray family history

Discover More

What is the average Mabray lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mabray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mabray in 1964 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mabray

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mabray 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mabray family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial