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Strachar Family History

Strachar Surname 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: Strachan, Strach, Sachar, Strycharz, Strahan, Stricker, Bachar

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Where is the Strachar family from?

You can see how Strachar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strachar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Strachar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Strachar families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Strachar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Strachar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strachar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Strachar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strachar 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Strachar. 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 25 military records available for the last name Strachar. For the veterans among your Strachar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strachar lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Strachar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Strachar in 1983 was 91, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strachar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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