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Strayman Family History

Strayman 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: Stratman, Rayman, Brayman, Strachan, Strohman, Strassman, Steadman

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Where is the Strayman family from?

You can see how Strayman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strayman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Strayman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Strayman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Strayman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Strayman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strayman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Strayman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strayman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Strayman. 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 military records available for the last name Strayman. For the veterans among your Strayman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strayman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strayman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strayman

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