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Straman Family History

Straman 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: Stroman, Strama, Staman, Stratman, Strahan, Sturman, Straka, Strachan

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Where is the Straman family from?

You can see how Straman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Straman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Straman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Straman families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Straman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Straman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Straman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Straman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Straman. 72% of Straman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Farm Operator
    29%

What Straman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Straman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Straman 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Straman. 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 58 military records available for the last name Straman. For the veterans among your Straman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Straman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Straman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Straman in 1963 was 69, and 69 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Straman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Straman 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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