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Stranney Family History

Stranney 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: Straney, Stanley, Strange, Strande, Stransky, Stankey, Stranger

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Where is the Stranney family from?

You can see how Stranney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stranney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Stranney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Stranney family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stranney's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Stranney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stranney 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 Stranney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Telephone Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stranney. 100% of Stranney women worked as a Telephone Operator. .

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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 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%
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What Stranney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Stranney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stranney 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Stranney. 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 16 military records available for the last name Stranney. For the veterans among your Stranney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stranney lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1999, in the United States, Stranney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Stranney in 1990 was 65, and 81 in 1999.

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