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Straith Family History

Straith 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: Strait, Raith, Streit, Streich, Strate, Straut, Strauch, Straight

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Where is the Straith family from?

You can see how Straith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Straith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Straith families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Straith families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Straith's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Straith families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Straith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Straith ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Straith. 60% of Straith men worked as a Merchant and 100% of Straith women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1921

  • Merchant
    60%
  • Student
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Straith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Straith 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Straith. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 107 military records available for the last name Straith. For the veterans among your Straith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Straith lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2002, in the United States, Straith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Straith in 1947 was 56, and 83 in 2002.

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