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Strayhorn Family History

Strayhorn Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Scottish or Irish Strachan Straughan reflecting the pronunciation or of their variant Strawhorn.

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


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Where is the Strayhorn family from?

You can see how Strayhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strayhorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strayhorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Strayhorn families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Strayhorn's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Strayhorn families in 1891.
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What did your Strayhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strayhorn. 25% of Strayhorn men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Strayhorn women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strayhorn were Janitor 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
    25%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Janitor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 171 immigration records available for the last name Strayhorn. 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 Strayhorn. For the veterans among your Strayhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strayhorn lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Strayhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Strayhorn in 1953 was 51, and 68 in 2004.

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