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Strawhorne Family History

Strawhorne 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: Strayhorn, Lawhorne, Hawthorne, Stratton, Treharne, Strachan

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Where is the Strawhorne family from?

You can see how Strawhorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strawhorne family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Strawhorne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Strawhorne families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Strawhorne's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Strawhorne families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Strawhorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strawhorne 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Strawhorne. 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 4 military records available for the last name Strawhorne. For the veterans among your Strawhorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strawhorne lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1995, in the United States, Strawhorne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Strawhorne in 1951 was 49, and 68 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strawhorne 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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