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Strakey Family History

Strakey 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: Straley, Straker, Straney, Staley, Stryker, Straka, Striker, Trokey

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Where is the Strakey family from?

You can see how Strakey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strakey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Strakey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Strakey family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Strakey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Strakey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strakey 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 120 census records available for the last name Strakey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strakey 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Strakey. 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 14 military records available for the last name Strakey. For the veterans among your Strakey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strakey lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Strakey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Strakey in 1948 was 39, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strakey 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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