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Straits Family History

Straits 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: Strait, Strauss, Stratis, Streit, Strate, Straut, Streitz, Strantz

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Where is the Straits family from?

You can see how Straits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Straits family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Straits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Straits families living in Ohio. This was about 64% of all the recorded Straits's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Straits families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Straits 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 Straits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Straits. 50% of Straits men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Sales Manager
    20%

What Straits family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Straits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Straits 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Straits. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Straits. For the veterans among your Straits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Straits lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Straits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Straits in 1965 was 87, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Straits

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Straits 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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