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Madray Family History

Madray Surname Meaning

Variant of Maddrey.

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


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Where is the Madray family from?

You can see how Madray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madray family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Madray families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Madray families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Madray's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Madray families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madray 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 Madray ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Madray. 34% of Madray men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Employer
    17%

What Madray family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 891 census records available for the last name Madray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madray 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Madray. 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 143 military records available for the last name Madray. For the veterans among your Madray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madray lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Madray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Madray in 1964 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Madray

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madray 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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