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Belgray Family History

Belgray Name 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: Belgrave, De Gray, Beltran, Beltram, Belay, Begay, Gray, Berry

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Where is the Belgray family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belgray 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 Belgray ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belgray. 100% of Belgray men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Belgray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belgray 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Belgray. 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 4 military records available for the last name Belgray. For the veterans among your Belgray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belgray lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Belgray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Belgray in 1966 was 64, and 90 in 1994.

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