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Strathdee Family History

Strathdee Name Meaning

from Deeside (Aberdeens) which is alternatively known as Strathdee meaning ‘the valley of the river Dee’ from Gaelic srath ‘valley’ + the river-name Dee.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Strother, Strahler, Strater, Strande, Strate, Strawther, Strawder

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Where is the Strathdee family from?

You can see how Strathdee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strathdee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Strathdee families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 31 Strathdee families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Strathdee's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Strathdee families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strathdee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strathdee ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Strathdee. 86% of Strathdee men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    86%
  • Salesman
    15%
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What Strathdee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Strathdee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strathdee 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 644 immigration records available for the last name Strathdee. 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 336 military records available for the last name Strathdee. For the veterans among your Strathdee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strathdee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Strathdee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Strathdee in 1963 was 78, and 77 in 2003.

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