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Strauthers Family History

Strauthers 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: Struthers, Strawther, Strothers, Strother, Carruthers, Strater

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Where is the Strauthers family from?

You can see how Strauthers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strauthers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Strauthers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Strauthers families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Strauthers's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Strauthers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strauthers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strauthers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Press Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strauthers. 100% of Strauthers men worked as a Press 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Press Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Strauthers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strauthers 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Strauthers. 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 7 military records available for the last name Strauthers. For the veterans among your Strauthers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strauthers lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Strauthers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Strauthers in 1974 was 54, and 71 in 1995.

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