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Strayer Family History

Strayer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ströher: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Ströh in Westphalia and Lower Saxony.

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


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Where is the Strayer family from?

You can see how Strayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strayer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strayer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Strayer families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Strayer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Strayer families in 1891.
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What did your Strayer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Strayer. 100% of Strayer 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 19,000 census records available for the last name Strayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strayer 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 712 immigration records available for the last name Strayer. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Strayer. For the veterans among your Strayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strayer lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Strayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Strayer in 1943 was 29, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strayer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strayer 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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