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Strength Family History

Strength Surname Meaning

Possibly Scottish. Black lists the surname Strengthie also giving an example of Strength used as a byname in the 18th or 19th century:

James Stuart known as Jamie Strength.

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


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Where is the Strength family from?

You can see how Strength families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strength family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strength families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Strength family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Strength's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Strength families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strength 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 Strength ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Homework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strength. 46% of Strength men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Strength women worked as a Homework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strength were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Helper
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Homework
    30%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • At Home
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strength. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strength 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Strength. 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 705 military records available for the last name Strength. For the veterans among your Strength ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strength lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Strength life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Strength in 1957 was 36, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strength 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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