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Strachey Family History

Strachey Surname Meaning

see Stracey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Strachey family from?

You can see how Strachey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strachey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Strachey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Strachey families living in Somerset. This was about 40% of all the recorded Strachey's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Strachey families in 1891.
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What did your Strachey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Strachey. 72% of Strachey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    29%

What Strachey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 973 census records available for the last name Strachey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strachey 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Strachey. 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 67 military records available for the last name Strachey. For the veterans among your Strachey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strachey lifespan?

Average Strachey life expectancy in 1973 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strachey 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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