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Stracham Family History

Stracham 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, Statham, Strach, Steadham, Strahm, Strahan, Abraham, Strahl

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Where is the Stracham family from?

You can see how Stracham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stracham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stracham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Stracham families living in Lancashire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Stracham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Stracham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stracham 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 Stracham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stracham. 100% of Stracham 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 Stracham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 623 census records available for the last name Stracham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stracham 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Stracham. 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 139 military records available for the last name Stracham. For the veterans among your Stracham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stracham lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Stracham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Stracham in 1941 was 49, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stracham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stracham 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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