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Strain Family History

Strain Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish (Glasgow): shortened and altered form of Strachan.

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


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Where is the Strain family from?

You can see how Strain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 78 Strain families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Strain's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Strain families in 1891.
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What did your Strain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Strain. 55% of Strain men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Strain women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strain were Omnibus Driver and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    55%
  • Builders Labourer
    28%
  • Omnibus Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%

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Census Records

There are 54,000 census records available for the last name Strain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strain 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Strain. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Strain. For the veterans among your Strain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strain lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Strain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Strain in 1945 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strain 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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