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Stranagan Family History

Stranagan 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: Stranahan, Branagan, Strang, Strachan, Stanaway, Branaman, Stanaland

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Where is the Stranagan family from?

You can see how Stranagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stranagan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stranagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Stranagan families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Stranagan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stranagan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stranagan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stranagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stranagan. 100% of Stranagan women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Stranagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stranagan 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Stranagan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Stranagan. For the veterans among your Stranagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stranagan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Stranagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Stranagan in 1965 was 78, and 86 in 1989.

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