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Strealy Family History

Strealy 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: Stelly, Sealy, Shealy, Stream, Treacy, Stray, Strehle, Steady

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Where is the Strealy family from?

You can see how Strealy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strealy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Strealy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Strealy family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Strealy's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Strealy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strealy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Strealy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strealy. 60% of Strealy men worked as a Manager and 100% of Strealy women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Manager
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Strealy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Strealy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strealy 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Strealy. 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 68 military records available for the last name Strealy. For the veterans among your Strealy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strealy lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Strealy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Strealy in 1958 was 66, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strealy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strealy 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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