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Strawb Family History

Strawb 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: Straw, Strawn, Straub, Strahl, Traub, Strang, Strand, Straka, Strow

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Where is the Strawb family from?

You can see how Strawb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strawb family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Strawb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Strawb family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Strawb's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Strawb families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Strawb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strawb 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 immigration records available for the last name Strawb. 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 7 military records available for the last name Strawb. For the veterans among your Strawb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strawb lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1994, in the United States, Strawb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Strawb in 1990 was 56, and 55 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strawb 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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