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Strawd Family History

Strawd 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: Strand, Straw, Strawn, Strahl, Strang, Stead, Stroud, Straka, Strow

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Where is the Strawd family from?

You can see how Strawd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strawd family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Strawd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Strawd families living in South Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Strawd's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Strawd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strawd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strawd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strawd. 100% of Strawd men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Strawd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strawd 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Strawd. 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 6 military records available for the last name Strawd. For the veterans among your Strawd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strawd lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2000, in the United States, Strawd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Strawd in 1999 was 87, and 86 in 2000.

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