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Strathy Family History

Strathy 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: Strahl, Stratis, Strater, Strate, Strach, Stray, Stroth, Straley

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Where is the Strathy family from?

You can see how Strathy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strathy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Strathy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 27 Strathy families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Strathy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Strathy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strathy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strathy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strathy. 100% of Strathy men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strathy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strathy 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 966 immigration records available for the last name Strathy. 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 468 military records available for the last name Strathy. For the veterans among your Strathy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strathy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Strathy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Strathy in 1964 was 62, and 43 in 1996.

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