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Stranathan Family History

Stranathan 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: Stranahan, Ramanathan, Strachan, Straatmann, Shanahan, Granahan

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Where is the Stranathan family from?

You can see how Stranathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stranathan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stranathan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Stranathan families living in Wiltshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stranathan's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Stranathan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stranathan 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 Stranathan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stranathan. 60% of Stranathan men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Stranathan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stranathan were Farmer and Housework.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Stranathan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stranathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stranathan 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Stranathan. 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 200 military records available for the last name Stranathan. For the veterans among your Stranathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stranathan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Stranathan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Stranathan in 1964 was 59, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stranathan 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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