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Straney Family History

Straney Surname Meaning

Scottish or Irish: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Straney family from?

You can see how Straney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Straney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Straney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Straney families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Straney's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Straney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Straney 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 Straney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Straney. 26% of Straney men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Straney women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Straney were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    26%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Salesgirl
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Straney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Straney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Straney 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Straney. 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 485 military records available for the last name Straney. For the veterans among your Straney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Straney lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Straney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Straney in 1944 was 25, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Straney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Straney 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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