I Just found out another ancestor of mine named Meray. Some genealogical websites write Meray/Murray. I am seeking for any information. Is there really a link between the two names ? Best, Robert
Robert Amyot-MacKinnon
Originally Posted by The Deil's Chiel It's possible. The Murray surname itself started off as Moray, which was the name of one of Scotland's ancient earldoms. Over the centuries surnames have a tendency to have their spelling changed due to a number of different factors. This is the c ase with some of the families from whom I descend, as well as others that I know of. You would just have to do a bit of digging to see what evidence there may be to connect your Meray family to Scotland. Thank you. I know the ancestor in question comes from "England"... The quest continues. Are there any typically English families named Murray ? Best, Robert Robert
A few Merays turned up in the 1881 British Census. http://www.britishsurnames.co.uk/sur...RAY/1881census
http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/se...e/results.aspx a fair few there also
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