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Strauther Family History

Strauther 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: Strawther, Strother, Strater, Trautner, Stauter, Strausser, Strauser

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Where is the Strauther family from?

You can see how Strauther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strauther family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strauther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Strauther families living in Durham. This was about 86% of all the recorded Strauther's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Strauther families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strauther 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 Strauther ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Strauther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strauther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strauther 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 Strauther. 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 106 military records available for the last name Strauther. For the veterans among your Strauther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strauther lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Strauther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Strauther in 1957 was 63, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strauther 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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