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Strauffer Family History

Strauffer 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: Stauffer, Stouffer, Strausser, Strauser, Strasser, Stauff, Saffer

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Where is the Strauffer family from?

You can see how Strauffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strauffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Strauffer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Strauffer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Strauffer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strauffer 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 26 census records available for the last name Strauffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strauffer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Strauffer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Strauffer. For the veterans among your Strauffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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