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Straffon Family History

Straffon Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Straffon family from?

You can see how Straffon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Straffon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Straffon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Straffon families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Straffon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Straffon families in 1891.
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What did your Straffon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Straffon. 67% of Straffon 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
    67%
  • Laundry Warker
    17%
  • Typist
    17%

What Straffon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Straffon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Straffon 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Straffon. 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 69 military records available for the last name Straffon. For the veterans among your Straffon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Straffon lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Straffon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Straffon in 1972 was 84, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Straffon 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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