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Strahin Family History

Strahin 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: Strain, Strahan, Serafin, Strahl, Sarazin, Train, Strachan, Stratis

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Where is the Strahin family from?

You can see how Strahin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strahin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Strahin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Strahin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Strahin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Strahin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strahin 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 Strahin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Private Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strahin. 50% of Strahin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Strahin women worked as a Private Secretary. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Private Secretary
    100%
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What Strahin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Strahin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strahin 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Strahin. 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 62 military records available for the last name Strahin. For the veterans among your Strahin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strahin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Strahin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Strahin in 1968 was 91, and 68 in 2004.

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