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Urray Family History

Urray 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: Murray, Urry, Gray, Ray, Arras, Urban, Garay, Pray, Ury, Duray

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Where is the Urray family from?

You can see how Urray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urray family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Urray families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Urray's in USA. New York had the highest population of Urray families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urray 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 Urray ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Urray. 100% of Urray women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Urray family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Urray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urray 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Urray. 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 32 military records available for the last name Urray. For the veterans among your Urray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urray lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1989, in the United States, Urray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Urray in 1963 was 73, and 63 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Urray

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urray 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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