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Sroat Family History

Sroat Surname 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: Groat, Sloat, Sproat, Roat, Rout, Root, Trost, Slott, Prost, Sabat

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Where is the Sroat family from?

You can see how Sroat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sroat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sroat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 7 Sroat families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sroat's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Sroat families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Sroat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sroat 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Sroat. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sroat. For the veterans among your Sroat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sroat lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1999, in the United States, Sroat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sroat in 1955 was 49, and 94 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sroat ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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