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Straughan Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Strachan .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Straughn, Strahan, Trahan, Strutton, Strachan, Strathman, Straight

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Where is the Straughan family from?

You can see how Straughan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Straughan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Straughan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 31 Straughan families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Straughan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Straughan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Straughan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Straughan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Straughan. 100% of Straughan 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
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Straughan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Straughan. For the veterans among your Straughan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Straughan lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Straughan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Straughan in 1941 was 26, and 70 in 2004.

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