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Stratt Family History

Stratt 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: Strutt, Strate, Straut, Spratt, Strott, Seratt, Suratt, Strait

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Where is the Stratt family from?

You can see how Stratt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stratt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stratt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Stratt families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stratt's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Stratt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stratt 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 Stratt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stratt. 67% of Stratt men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Stratt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stratt were Proprietor and Teacher. .

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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
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stratt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stratt 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Stratt. 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 203 military records available for the last name Stratt. For the veterans among your Stratt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stratt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Stratt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Stratt in 1967 was 85, and 75 in 2000.

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