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Stringham Family History

Stringham Surname Meaning

English (London): habitational name from Strensham (Worcestershire) recorded as Stringesham in 1328.

The placename appears to derive from an Old English personal name Streng (genitive Strenges) + Old English hām ‘village homestead’.

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


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Where is the Stringham family from?

You can see how Stringham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stringham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stringham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Stringham families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Stringham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stringham families in 1891.
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What did your Stringham ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Stringham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stringham 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 552 immigration records available for the last name Stringham. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Stringham. For the veterans among your Stringham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stringham lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Stringham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Stringham in 1954 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stringham 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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