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Strahorn Family History

Strahorn 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: Strayhorn, Trahern, Strahan, Seahorn, Thorn, Strahl, Stratton

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Where is the Strahorn family from?

You can see how Strahorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strahorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Strahorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Strahorn families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Strahorn's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Strahorn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strahorn 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 Strahorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strahorn. 32% of Strahorn men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Strahorn women worked as a Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Attendant
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Strahorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strahorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strahorn 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Strahorn. 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 181 military records available for the last name Strahorn. For the veterans among your Strahorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strahorn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Strahorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Strahorn in 1957 was 46, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strahorn 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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