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Straayer Family History

Straayer 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: Strayer, Strasser, Strahler, Strater, Trayer, Stranger, Straker

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Straayer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Straayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Straayer 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 Straayer. 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 37 military records available for the last name Straayer. For the veterans among your Straayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Straayer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Straayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Straayer in 1972 was 79, and 51 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Straayer 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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