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Strawn Family History

Strawn Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Strachan or Straughan reflecting the pronunciation.

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


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Where is the Strawn family from?

You can see how Strawn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strawn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Strawn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Strawn families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Strawn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Strawn families in 1891.
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What did your Strawn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Strawn. 100% of Strawn 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 22,000 census records available for the last name Strawn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strawn 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 Strawn. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Strawn. For the veterans among your Strawn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strawn lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Strawn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1957. The average life expectancy for Strawn in 1945 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strawn 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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