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Straton Family History

Straton Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Straiton.

English: variant of Stratton.

Romanian: from the personal name Straton from Greek stratos ‘army’.

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


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Where is the Straton family from?

You can see how Straton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Straton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Straton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Straton families living in Worcestershire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Straton's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Straton families in 1891.
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What did your Straton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Straton. 100% of Straton 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 7,000 census records available for the last name Straton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Straton 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 637 immigration records available for the last name Straton. 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 677 military records available for the last name Straton. For the veterans among your Straton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Straton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Straton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Straton in 1963 was 78, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Straton 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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