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Straut Family History

Straut Surname Meaning

German: variant of Strauth a topographic name for someone who lived near a thicket from Middle High German strūt ‘scrub thicket’.

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


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Where is the Straut family from?

You can see how Straut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Straut family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Straut families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Straut families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Straut's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Straut families in 1891.
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What did your Straut ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Straut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Straut 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Straut. 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 508 military records available for the last name Straut. For the veterans among your Straut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Straut lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Straut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Straut in 1964 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Straut 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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