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Strawther Name Meaning

English (Nottinghamshire): variant of Strother .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Strother, Strawder, Lawther, Strothers, Struthers, Strayer, Starcher

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Where is the Strawther family from?

You can see how Strawther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strawther family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Strawther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Strawther families living in Georgia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Strawther's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Strawther families in 1840.
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What did your Strawther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strawther. 55% of Strawther men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Strawther women worked as a Proprietor. .

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strawther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strawther 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Strawther. 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 349 military records available for the last name Strawther. For the veterans among your Strawther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strawther lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Strawther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Strawther in 1954 was 59, and 61 in 2004.

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