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Stratchan Family History

Stratchan 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: Strachan, Stranahan, Straughan, Strathman, Stratman, Strahan

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Where is the Stratchan family from?

You can see how Stratchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stratchan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Stratchan families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Stratchan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stratchan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Stratchan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stratchan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Stratchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stratchan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Stratchan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Stratchan. For the veterans among your Stratchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stratchan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stratchan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stratchan

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