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Struther Family History

Struther Surname Meaning

See Strother. Although there is a place named Struther near Stonehouse (Lanarks) named with Older Scots strother struther ‘marshy place’ (Old English *strōðer),

Black suggests that the name in SW Scotland is more likely the English name in (2) by migration.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Struther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Struther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Struther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Struther families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Struther's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Struther families in 1911.
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There are 790 census records available for the last name Struther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Struther 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Struther. 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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There are 80 military records available for the last name Struther. For the veterans among your Struther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Struther lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Struther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Struther in 1974 was 65, and 52 in 1998.

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