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Strates Family History

Strates 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: Stratis, Strater, Strate, Stratos, States, Strauss, Stakes, Stutes

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Where is the Strates family from?

You can see how Strates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strates family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Strates families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Strates families living in Indiana. This was about 57% of all the recorded Strates's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Strates families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strates 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 Strates ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strates. 100% of Strates men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Strates family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Strates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strates 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Strates. 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 81 military records available for the last name Strates. For the veterans among your Strates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strates lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Strates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Strates in 1969 was 82, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strates 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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