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Strathearn Family History

Strathearn Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Strathearn in Perthshire.

The placename means ‘the valley of the river Earn’ from Gaelic srath ‘valley’ + the river name Earn.

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


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Where is the Strathearn family from?

You can see how Strathearn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strathearn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Strathearn families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 20 Strathearn families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Strathearn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Strathearn families in 1911.
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What did your Strathearn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Jeweler was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Strathearn. 100% of Strathearn men worked as a Jeweler.

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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

  • Jeweler
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Strathearn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strathearn 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 889 immigration records available for the last name Strathearn. 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 Strathearn. For the veterans among your Strathearn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strathearn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Strathearn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Strathearn in 1963 was 73, and 79 in 2003.

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