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Strawther Family History

Strawther Name Meaning

English (Nottinghamshire): variant of Strother .

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


Similar surnames: Strother, Strawder, Lawther, Strothers, Struthers, Strayer, Starcher

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Where is the Strawther family from?

You can see how Strawther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strawther family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Strawther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Strawther families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Strawther's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Strawther families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strawther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strawther ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Strawther. 100% of Strawther men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Strawther women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strawther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strawther 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Strawther. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 349 military records available for the last name Strawther. For the veterans among your Strawther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strawther lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Strawther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Strawther in 1954 was 59, and 61 in 2004.

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