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Strapp Family History

Strapp Surname Meaning

English: of uncertain origin. The English vocabulary word strap may have contributed to this surname but it is not recorded until the 16th century too late to be its principal source.

The surname may be from a variant of strop in the sense ‘band or loop of leather’.

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


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Where is the Strapp family from?

You can see how Strapp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strapp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Strapp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Strapp families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Strapp's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Strapp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strapp 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 Strapp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Rag Stripper and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Strapp. 100% of Strapp men worked as a Rag Stripper and 88% of Strapp 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Rag Stripper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Strapp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strapp 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Strapp. 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 362 military records available for the last name Strapp. For the veterans among your Strapp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strapp lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Strapp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Strapp in 1953 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strapp 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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