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Mcstraw Name Meaning

possibly a shortened variant of McKinstry . De Bhulbh gives an Irish phonetic equivalent as Mac Sratha ('son of river-valley').

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Mccraw, Straw, Mcstay, Mcgraw, Mottram, Mestre, Mestas, Mistry

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Where is the Mcstraw family from?

You can see how Mcstraw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcstraw family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Mcstraw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Mcstraw families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcstraw's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Mcstraw families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Mcstraw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcstraw 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Mcstraw. 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 Mcstraw. For the veterans among your Mcstraw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcstraw lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1998, in the United States, Mcstraw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcstraw in 1954 was 41, and 67 in 1998.

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