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Strin Family History

Strin 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: Stein, Sorin, Starin, String, Strine, Estrin, Sarin, Stain, Strid

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Where is the Strin family from?

You can see how Strin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Strin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Strin families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Strin's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Strin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strin 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 Strin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strin. 40% of Strin men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Strin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strin were Farmer and 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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Strin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 770 census records available for the last name Strin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strin 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Strin. 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 546 military records available for the last name Strin. For the veterans among your Strin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Strin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Strin in 1967 was 62, and 78 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strin 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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