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Strady Family History

Strady Name 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: Strada, Stray, Steady, Strahl, Stride, Strang, Study, Tracy, Stead

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Where is the Strady family from?

You can see how Strady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strady family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Strady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Strady families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Strady's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Strady families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strady surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strady ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Strady ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Strady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strady 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 Strady. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Strady. For the veterans among your Strady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strady lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Strady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Strady in 1974 was 73, and 75 in 2002.

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