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Strab Family History

Strab 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: Straw, Strub, Staab, Stray, Stram, Streb, Straub, Strom, Sarah, Korab

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Where is the Strab family from?

You can see how Strab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strab family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Strab families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Strab families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Strab's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Strab families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strab 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 Strab ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strab. 38% of Strab men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Shipping Clerk
    25%

What Strab family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Strab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strab 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Strab. 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 81 military records available for the last name Strab. For the veterans among your Strab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strab lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Strab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Strab in 1972 was 64, and 95 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strab

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strab 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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