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Straney Family History

Straney Name Meaning

Scottish or Irish: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Graney, Strane, Raney, Mcraney, Stacey, Swaney, Trahey, Stray

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Where is the Straney family from?

You can see how Straney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Straney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Straney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Straney families living in Cornwall. This was about 17% of all the recorded Straney's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 2 other counties had the highest population of Straney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Straney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Straney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Straney. 100% of Straney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Straney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Straney 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Straney. 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 485 military records available for the last name Straney. For the veterans among your Straney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Straney lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Straney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Straney in 1944 was 25, and 92 in 2004.

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