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Stranger Family History

Stranger Surname Meaning

English: nickname for a newcomer to an area from Middle English stra(u)nger(e) ‘stranger foreigner’ (Old French estrangier).

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


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Where is the Stranger family from?

You can see how Stranger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stranger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stranger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Stranger families living in Devon. This was about 23% of all the recorded Stranger's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Stranger families in 1891.
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What did your Stranger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Mechanic and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stranger. 50% of Stranger men worked as a Motor Mechanic and 75% of Stranger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stranger were Farmer 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

  • Motor Mechanic
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%

What Stranger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Stranger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stranger 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Stranger. 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 Stranger. For the veterans among your Stranger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stranger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Stranger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Stranger in 1958 was 52, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stranger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stranger 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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