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Straeter Family History

Straeter 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: Strater, Strieter, Streeter, Strasser, Tranter, Strahler, Graeter

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Where is the Straeter family from?

You can see how Straeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Straeter family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Straeter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 6 Straeter families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Straeter's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Straeter families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Straeter 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 Straeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Straeter. 28% of Straeter men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Straeter women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Straeter were Farm Operator and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Farm Operator
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Straeter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Straeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Straeter 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Straeter. 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 312 military records available for the last name Straeter. For the veterans among your Straeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Straeter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Straeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Straeter in 1965 was 84, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Straeter 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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