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Strath Family History

Strath Surname Meaning

from Gaelic topographic ‘dweller in/by a valley’ or from one of the many places including the suffix Strath.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Strath family from?

You can see how Strath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strath families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Strath families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Strath's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Strath families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strath 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 Strath ancestors do for a living?

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

What Strath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Strath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strath 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Strath. 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 427 military records available for the last name Strath. For the veterans among your Strath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strath lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Strath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Strath in 1953 was 50, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strath 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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