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Stragham Family History

Stragham 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, Statham, Steadham, Straughan, Stringham, Scrogham, Strahm

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Where is the Stragham family from?

You can see how Stragham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stragham family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Stragham families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Stragham families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Stragham's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Stragham families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stragham 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 95 census records available for the last name Stragham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stragham 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Stragham. 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 7 military records available for the last name Stragham. For the veterans among your Stragham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stragham lifespan?

Average Stragham life expectancy in 1975 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stragham 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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