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Strather Family History

Strather 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: Strother, Strater, Strawther, Strasser, Rather, Strahler, Stater

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Where is the Strather family from?

You can see how Strather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strather family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strather families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Strather families living in Devon. This was about 86% of all the recorded Strather's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Strather families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strather 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 Strather ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strather. 27% of Strather men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Strather women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strather were Labor and Laborer.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    18%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

What Strather family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Strather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strather 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Strather. 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 274 military records available for the last name Strather. For the veterans among your Strather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strather lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Strather life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Strather in 1965 was 89, and 50 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strather

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strather 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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