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Strochan Family History

Strochan 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, Strohman, Stroman, Truchan, Strothman, Strotman, Strahan

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Where is the Strochan family from?

You can see how Strochan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strochan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Strochan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Strochan family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Strochan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Strochan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strochan 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 Strochan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Strochan. 100% of Strochan men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Strochan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Strochan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strochan 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 Strochan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Strochan. For the veterans among your Strochan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strochan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Strochan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Strochan in 1968 was 75, and 87 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strochan 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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