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Straiton Family History

Straiton Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Straiton (Ayrshire) Straiton in Liberton (Midlothian) or South Straiton in Logie (Fife) all named with Old English strǣt ‘paved road street’ + tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

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


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Where is the Straiton family from?

You can see how Straiton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Straiton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Straiton families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 20 Straiton families living in Cumberland. This was about 39% of all the recorded Straiton's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Straiton families in 1891.
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What did your Straiton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Straiton. 100% of Straiton men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 81% of Straiton 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • School Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Straiton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Straiton 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Straiton. 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 338 military records available for the last name Straiton. For the veterans among your Straiton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Straiton lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Straiton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Straiton in 1961 was 61, and 70 in 2004.

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