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Strandell Family History

Strandell Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the topographic element strand ‘shore’ (see Strand).

It combines the natural feature of a shoreline with a linguistic suffix.

The suffix -ell is a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

This structure reflects a blend of geography and language.

Such names often signify a connection to a specific location or characteristic.

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


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Where is the Strandell family from?

You can see how Strandell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strandell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Strandell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Strandell family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Strandell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Strandell families in 1891.
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What did your Strandell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strandell. 42% of Strandell men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Strandell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strandell were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Strandell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 996 census records available for the last name Strandell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strandell 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 600 immigration records available for the last name Strandell. 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 156 military records available for the last name Strandell. For the veterans among your Strandell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strandell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Strandell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Strandell in 1964 was 92, and 68 in 2004.

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