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Strasner Family History

Strasner 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: Strasser, Strassner, Trainer, Krasner, Strahler, Strater, Rasner

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Where is the Strasner family from?

You can see how Strasner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strasner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Strasner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Strasner families living in Arkansas. This was about 37% of all the recorded Strasner's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Strasner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strasner 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 Strasner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strasner. 54% of Strasner men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    54%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Body Builder
    16%

What Strasner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Strasner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strasner 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Strasner. 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 117 military records available for the last name Strasner. For the veterans among your Strasner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strasner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Strasner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Strasner in 1959 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strasner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strasner 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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