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Strachen Family History

Strachen Surname Meaning

see Strachan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Strachen family from?

You can see how Strachen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strachen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strachen families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 8 Strachen families living in Hampshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Strachen's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Strachen families in 1891.
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What did your Strachen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strachen. 64% of Strachen men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Strachen women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strachen were Employee and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Counter Man
    19%
  • Employee
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Saleswoman
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Strachen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Strachen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strachen 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Strachen. 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 122 military records available for the last name Strachen. For the veterans among your Strachen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strachen lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Strachen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Strachen in 1950 was 46, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strachen 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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