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Strath Family History

Strath Name Meaning

from Gaelic topographic ‘dweller in/by a valley’ or from one of the many places including the suffix Strath.

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


Similar surnames: Strate, Strach, Stroth, Rath, Sarah, Strahl, Strutt, Strang, Strand

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Where is the Strath family from?

You can see how Strath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strath families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 34 Strath families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Strath's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Strath families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strath ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Strath. 75% of Strath men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Strath women worked as a Nurse. .

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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
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    100%
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What Strath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Strath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strath 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Strath. 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 427 military records available for the last name Strath. For the veterans among your Strath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strath lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Strath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Strath in 1953 was 50, and 74 in 2001.

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