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Poray Family History

Poray 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: Pray, Gray, Ray, Port, Mora, Pay, Bora, Posa, Percy, Korab

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Where is the Poray family from?

You can see how Poray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poray family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Poray families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Poray families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Poray's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poray families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poray 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 342 census records available for the last name Poray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poray 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Poray. 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 20 military records available for the last name Poray. For the veterans among your Poray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poray lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Poray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Poray in 1963 was 71, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poray 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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