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Strane Family History

Strane Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Strain an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Sruitheáin from sruth ‘stream’.

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


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Where is the Strane family from?

You can see how Strane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Strane families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Strane's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Strane families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strane 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 Strane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strane. 19% of Strane men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Strane women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strane were Carpenter and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Servant
    23%

What Strane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Strane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strane 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Strane. 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 433 military records available for the last name Strane. For the veterans among your Strane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strane lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Strane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Strane in 1955 was 63, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strane 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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