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Striney Family History

Striney 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: Strine, Straney, Stride, Strider, Stringer, Striker, Steiner, Staines

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Where is the Striney family from?

You can see how Striney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Striney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Striney families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Striney's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Striney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Striney 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 Striney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Striney. 100% of Striney men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Striney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Striney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Striney 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Striney. 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 72 military records available for the last name Striney. For the veterans among your Striney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Striney lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Striney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Striney in 1960 was 69, and 101 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Striney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Striney 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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