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Straley Name Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of German Strahle a variant of Strahl or of Strehle .

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


Similar surnames: Stolley, Strahle, Steeley, Strahler, Steakley, Graley, Strider

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Where is the Straley family from?

You can see how Straley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Straley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Straley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Straley families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Straley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Straley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Straley 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 Straley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Straley. 19% of Straley men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Straley women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Straley were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Straley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Straley 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Straley. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Straley. For the veterans among your Straley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Straley lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Straley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Straley in 1941 was 27, and 59 in 2004.

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