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Strata Family History

Strata 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: Straka, Strate, Strada, Strama, Arata, Strahl, Strutt, Tata, Strang

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Where is the Strata family from?

You can see how Strata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strata family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Strata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Strata families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Strata's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Strata families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strata 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 Strata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strata. 50% of Strata 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
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Strata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Strata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strata 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Strata. 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 82 military records available for the last name Strata. For the veterans among your Strata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strata lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Strata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Strata in 1965 was 75, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strata

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strata 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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