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Strechan Family History

Strechan 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: Strachan, Truchan, Stephan, Strahan, Struchen, Strecker, Steckman

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Where is the Strechan family from?

You can see how Strechan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strechan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Strechan families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Strechan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Strechan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Strechan families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Strechan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strechan 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Strechan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Strechan. For the veterans among your Strechan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strechan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strechan 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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