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Stranghn Family History

Stranghn 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: Straughn, Strang, Strange, Stranahan, Straight, Stranger, Straughan

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Where is the Stranghn family from?

You can see how Stranghn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stranghn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Stranghn families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Stranghn's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Stranghn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stranghn 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 Stranghn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stranghn. 100% of Stranghn women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Stranghn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stranghn 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Stranghn. 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 12 military records available for the last name Stranghn. For the veterans among your Stranghn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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