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Straty Family History

Straty 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: Strate, Stray, Strahl, Strutt, Strang, Tracy, Strand, Straka, Strutz

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Where is the Straty family from?

You can see how Straty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Straty family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Straty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Straty families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Straty's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Straty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Straty 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 230 census records available for the last name Straty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Straty 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Straty. 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 9 military records available for the last name Straty. For the veterans among your Straty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Straty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Straty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Straty in 1964 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Straty 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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