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Stranieri Family History

Stranieri 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: Granieri, Stranger, Ranieri, Stanger, Strasser, Stringer, Strenger

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Where is the Stranieri family from?

You can see how Stranieri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stranieri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Stranieri families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stranieri's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Stranieri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stranieri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stranieri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stranieri. 60% of Stranieri 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
    60%
  • At Home
    40%

What Stranieri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Stranieri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stranieri 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Stranieri. 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 153 military records available for the last name Stranieri. For the veterans among your Stranieri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stranieri lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Stranieri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Stranieri in 1954 was 60, and 83 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stranieri 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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