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Straughter Family History

Straughter Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Strater.

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


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Where is the Straughter family from?

You can see how Straughter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Straughter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Straughter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Straughter families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Straughter's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Straughter families in 1891.
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What did your Straughter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Straughter. 31% of Straughter men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Straughter women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Straughter were Farming and House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • House Work
    12%

What Straughter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Straughter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Straughter 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Straughter. 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 371 military records available for the last name Straughter. For the veterans among your Straughter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Straughter lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Straughter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Straughter in 1955 was 54, and 47 in 2004.

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