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Origins of the Aray surname

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About the Arays

We have a total number of 184 records for people with the last name Aray.

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Where do most Arays live?

In 1921, most Arays lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Arays

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 149 records for the Aray surname. The oldest one dates back to 1594.

Who were Arays most likely to marry?

Mc Arays

&

Parkers

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What are the most common Aray first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Arays

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Arays in 1921
Charwoman

2

Dressmaker

2

General Servant

2

House Keeper

2

Lead Miners Daughter

2

Common Male occupations for Arays in 1921
Lead Miner

5

Agricultural Labourer

2

Blacksmith

2

Gardener

2

Bricklayers Labourer

1

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