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Striss Family History

Striss 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: Stross, Struss, Strauss, Stride, Stoss, Riss, Trias, Tress, Truss

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Where is the Striss family from?

You can see how Striss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Striss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Striss families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Striss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Striss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Striss 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 Striss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salvager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Striss. 100% of Striss men worked as a Salvager.

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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

  • Salvager
    100%

What Striss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Striss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Striss 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Striss. 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 12 military records available for the last name Striss. For the veterans among your Striss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Striss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Striss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Striss in 1963 was 85, and 76 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Striss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Striss 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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