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Strahs Family History

Strahs 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: Strahl, Strahm, Straus, Strauss, Sarah, Strang, Strand, Straka, Stahr

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Where is the Strahs family from?

You can see how Strahs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strahs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Strahs families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Strahs's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Strahs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strahs 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 Strahs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strahs. 38% of Strahs men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Strahs women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strahs were Florist and Salesgirl.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Florist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    50%
  • Salesgirl
    50%

What Strahs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Strahs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strahs 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Strahs. 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 126 military records available for the last name Strahs. For the veterans among your Strahs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strahs lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Strahs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Strahs in 1954 was 55, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strahs 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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