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Srey Family History

Srey Name Meaning

Cambodian: written ស្រី from a Khmer word used in female personal names meaning literally ‘woman’ and interpreted also as ‘girl’ or ‘sister’.

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


Similar surnames: Sorey, Orey, Sem, Smay, Fey, Kren, Soren, Irey, Frey, Usrey

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Where is the Srey family from?

You can see how Srey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Srey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Srey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Srey families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Srey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Srey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Srey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Srey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Srey. 67% of Srey 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
    67%
  • Janitor
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Srey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Srey 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Srey. 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 28 military records available for the last name Srey. For the veterans among your Srey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Srey lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Srey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Srey in 1979 was 40, and 66 in 2004.

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