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Strauff Family History

Strauff 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: Stauff, Strauss, Staff, Streiff, Straut, Strauch, Strouf, Streff

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Where is the Strauff family from?

You can see how Strauff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strauff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Strauff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Strauff families living in Maryland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Strauff's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Strauff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strauff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Strauff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strauff 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Strauff. 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 30 military records available for the last name Strauff. For the veterans among your Strauff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strauff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Strauff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Strauff in 1964 was 78, and 73 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strauff 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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