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Strayton Family History

Strayton 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: Stratton, Stayton, Stanton, Drayton, Strayhorn, Brayton, Stretton

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Where is the Strayton family from?

You can see how Strayton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strayton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Strayton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Strayton family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Strayton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Strayton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strayton 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 Strayton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Heavy Goods Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Strayton. 100% of Strayton men worked as a Heavy Goods Lorry Driver and 75% of Strayton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Heavy Goods Lorry Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Bank Clerk
    25%
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What Strayton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Strayton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strayton 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Strayton. 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 43 military records available for the last name Strayton. For the veterans among your Strayton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strayton lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Strayton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Strayton in 1953 was 41, and 84 in 2001.

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