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Strassman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Strassmann and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname: topographic name for someone living on a main street.

It originates from Middle High German strasse (German Strasse) ‘street road’.

The name combines strasse with man (German Mann) meaning ‘man’.

Thus, it refers to a person who resides along a significant thoroughfare.

This highlights the geographical significance often found in surnames derived from locations.

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


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Where is the Strassman family from?

You can see how Strassman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strassman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Strassman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Strassman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Strassman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Strassman families in 1891.
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What did your Strassman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Strassman. 100% of Strassman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strassman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strassman 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Strassman. 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 200 military records available for the last name Strassman. For the veterans among your Strassman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strassman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Strassman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Strassman in 1963 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

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