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Strader Family History

Strader Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Strater.

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


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Where is the Strader family from?

You can see how Strader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strader family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strader families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Strader families living in Norfolk. This was about 75% of all the recorded Strader's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Strader families in 1891.
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What did your Strader ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strader. 27% of Strader men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Strader women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strader were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%

What Strader family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Strader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strader 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 939 immigration records available for the last name Strader. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Strader. For the veterans among your Strader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strader lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Strader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Strader in 1943 was 47, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strader 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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