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Strett Family History

Strett 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: Street, Strutt, Syrett, Streit, Sterett, Strott, Stretz, Streat

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Where is the Strett family from?

You can see how Strett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Strett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Strett families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Strett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Strett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strett 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 Strett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Strett. 100% of Strett 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%

What Strett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Strett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strett 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Strett. 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 118 military records available for the last name Strett. For the veterans among your Strett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1985, in the United States, Strett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Strett in 1963 was 67, and 93 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strett 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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