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Vanray Family History

Vanray 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: Vara, Garay, Vannoy, Vavra, Vardy, Varady, Viray, Varty, Vary, Varas

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Where is the Vanray family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanray 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 42 census records available for the last name Vanray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanray 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Vanray. 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 17 military records available for the last name Vanray. For the veterans among your Vanray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanray lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Vanray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vanray in 1967 was 67, and 90 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanray 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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