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Straley Family History

Straley Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of German Strahle a variant of Strahl or of Strehle.

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


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Where is the Straley family from?

You can see how Straley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Straley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Straley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Straley families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Straley's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Straley families in 1891.
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What did your Straley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Straley. 100% of Straley 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%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Straley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Straley 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Straley. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Straley. For the veterans among your Straley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Straley lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Straley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Straley in 1941 was 27, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Straley 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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