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Strahan Family History

Strahan Surname Meaning

Irish (Antrim): variant of Strachan. Slovenian: variant of Strah.

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


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Where is the Strahan family from?

You can see how Strahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 60 Strahan families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Strahan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Strahan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strahan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Strahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Strahan. 43% of Strahan men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 56% of Strahan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strahan were Wharf Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Cotton Weaver
    43%
  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Wharf Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    56%
  • Cotton Weaver
    10%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

What Strahan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Strahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strahan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Strahan. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Strahan. For the veterans among your Strahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strahan lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Strahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Strahan in 1943 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strahan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strahan 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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