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Stranner Family History

Stranner 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: Stranger, Stanger, Tanner, Trainer, Strasser, Stringer, Strenger

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Where is the Stranner family from?

You can see how Stranner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stranner family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Stranner families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Stranner's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Stranner families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stranner 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 Stranner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stranner. 100% of Stranner men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Stranner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Stranner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stranner 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Stranner. 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 41 military records available for the last name Stranner. For the veterans among your Stranner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stranner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Stranner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Stranner in 1965 was 81, and 91 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stranner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stranner 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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