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Strassberg Family History

Strassberg Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic):: artificial name composed of German Strasse ‘street’ + Berg ‘mountain hill’. variant of Strassburg.

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


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Where is the Strassberg family from?

You can see how Strassberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strassberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Strassberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Strassberg families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Strassberg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Strassberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strassberg 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 Strassberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strassberg. 20% of Strassberg men worked as a Manager and 34% of Strassberg women worked as a Salesgirl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strassberg were Shipping Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Manager
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Shipping Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Strassberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strassberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strassberg 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Strassberg. 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 231 military records available for the last name Strassberg. For the veterans among your Strassberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strassberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Strassberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Strassberg in 1962 was 87, and 104 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strassberg 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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