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Straatman Family History

Straatman 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: Straatmann, Stratman, Stradtman, Strassman, Strodtman, Strotman

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Where is the Straatman family from?

You can see how Straatman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Straatman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Straatman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Straatman families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Straatman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Straatman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Straatman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Straatman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Straatman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Straatman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Straatman 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Straatman. 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 26 military records available for the last name Straatman. For the veterans among your Straatman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Straatman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Straatman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Straatman in 1965 was 51, and 85 in 2001.

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