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Strager Family History

Strager 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: Trager, Strater, Stranger, Straker, Shrager, Stager, Strayer, Strader

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Where is the Strager family from?

You can see how Strager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strager family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Strager families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Strager families living in Manitoba. This was about 46% of all the recorded Strager's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Strager families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strager 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 Strager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strager. 25% of Strager men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Strager women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strager were Machinist and House Wife.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • House Wife
    50%

What Strager family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 922 census records available for the last name Strager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strager 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Strager. 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 168 military records available for the last name Strager. For the veterans among your Strager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strager lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Strager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Strager in 1963 was 56, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strager

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strager 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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