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Strada Name Meaning

Italian (northern and Tuscan): topographic name from strada ‘street’ or a habitational name from any of the many places in central-southern Italy named with this word.

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


Similar surnames: Estrada, Prada, Salada, Rada, Stade, Strang, Parada, Stead, Strahl

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Where is the Strada family from?

You can see how Strada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strada family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Strada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Strada families living in Texas. This was about 45% of all the recorded Strada's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Strada families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strada. 43% of Strada men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Strada women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    43%
  • Gardener
    11%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strada 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Strada. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 533 military records available for the last name Strada. For the veterans among your Strada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strada lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Strada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Strada in 1962 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

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