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Strainer Family History

Strainer 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: Trainer, Strider, Strasser, Stringer, Striker, Steiner, Trainor

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Where is the Strainer family from?

You can see how Strainer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strainer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Strainer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Strainer families living in California. This was about 27% of all the recorded Strainer's in USA. California had the highest population of Strainer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strainer 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 Strainer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strainer. 40% of Strainer men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Strainer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strainer were Farmer and Servant. .

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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
    40%
  • Barber
    20%
  • Butcher
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Servant
    29%
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What Strainer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Strainer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strainer 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Strainer. 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 714 military records available for the last name Strainer. For the veterans among your Strainer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strainer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Strainer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Strainer in 1963 was 75, and 90 in 2003.

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