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Stra Family History

Stra 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: Sera, Straw, Sura, Sara, Stoa, Stray, Stram, Sala, Sada, Mura

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Where is the Stra family from?

You can see how Stra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Stra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Stra families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stra's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stra 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 Stra ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stra. 100% of Stra women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Stra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Stra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stra 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Stra. 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 122 military records available for the last name Stra. For the veterans among your Stra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stra lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Stra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stra in 1964 was 43, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stra 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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