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Strait Family History

Strait Surname Meaning

English (Essex):: nickname from Middle English streight ‘straight upright’ presumably applied in either a literal or figurative sense.

nickname from Middle English streit ‘strict severe’ (Old French estreit).

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


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Where is the Strait family from?

You can see how Strait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strait family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strait families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Strait families living in Essex. This was about 26% of all the recorded Strait's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Strait families in 1891.
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What did your Strait ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Strait. 100% of Strait 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Strait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strait 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 803 immigration records available for the last name Strait. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Strait. For the veterans among your Strait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strait lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Strait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Strait in 1946 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strait 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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