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Stranz Name Meaning

German (also Stränz): variant of Strantz .

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


Similar surnames: Strang, Strane, Schranz, Straut, Strantz, Strine, Ranz, Strand

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Where is the Stranz family from?

You can see how Stranz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stranz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Stranz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Stranz family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Stranz's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Stranz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stranz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stranz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stranz. 16% of Stranz men worked as a Clerk and 43% of Stranz women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stranz were Truck Driver and Most Mcisary. .

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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

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Most Mcisary
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stranz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stranz 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 573 immigration records available for the last name Stranz. 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 476 military records available for the last name Stranz. For the veterans among your Stranz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stranz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Stranz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Stranz in 1960 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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