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Strangward Family History

Strangward Surname Meaning

from Strangworth Farm in Pembridge (Herefs) which is recorded as Strangeford in 1442 or Strangford in Sellack (Herefs) which is recorded as Strongford(e) in the 13th century.

The place-names derive from Old English strang ‘strong’ also ‘strong current’ + ford ‘shallow place by which water can be crossed ford’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Strangward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strangward family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Strangward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Strangward families living in Herefordshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Strangward's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Strangward families in 1891.
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What did your Strangward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Strangward. 100% of Strangward men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Strangward 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Domestic
    3%
  • Genl Servant
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 251 immigration records available for the last name Strangward. 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 155 military records available for the last name Strangward. For the veterans among your Strangward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strangward lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Strangward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Strangward in 1965 was 81, and 91 in 2000.

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