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Strayham Family History

Strayham 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: Strachan, Statham, Steadham, Strahm, Strahan, Traynham, Abraham

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Where is the Strayham family from?

You can see how Strayham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strayham family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Strayham families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Strayham family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Strayham's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Strayham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strayham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strayham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strayham. 30% of Strayham men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Strayham women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Strayham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Strayham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strayham 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Strayham. 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 33 military records available for the last name Strayham. For the veterans among your Strayham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strayham lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Strayham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Strayham in 1965 was 75, and 87 in 2001.

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