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Straughn Family History

Straughn Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Strachan.

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


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Where is the Straughn family from?

You can see how Straughn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Straughn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Straughn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Straughn families living in Northumberland. This was about 53% of all the recorded Straughn's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Straughn families in 1891.
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What did your Straughn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Straughn. 32% of Straughn men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Straughn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Straughn were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Inspector
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Straughn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Straughn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Straughn. 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 Straughn. For the veterans among your Straughn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Straughn lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Straughn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Straughn in 1945 was 27, and 65 in 2004.

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