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Streight Family History

Streight Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Straight or Streit.

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


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Where is the Streight family from?

You can see how Streight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Streight family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Streight families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Streight families living in New Brunswick. This was about 34% of all the recorded Streight's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Streight families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Streight 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 Streight ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Streight. 67% of Streight 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Income
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Streight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Streight 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Streight. 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 908 military records available for the last name Streight. For the veterans among your Streight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Streight lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Streight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Streight in 1957 was 26, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Streight 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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