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Straass Family History

Straass 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: Strauss, Stratis, Staas, Serfass, Stross, Strouss, Stauss, Straus

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Where is the Straass family from?

You can see how Straass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Straass family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Straass family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Straass's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Straass families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Straass surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Straass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Straass 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Straass. 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 194 military records available for the last name Straass. For the veterans among your Straass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Straass lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Straass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Straass in 1958 was 60, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Straass 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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