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Stross Family History

Stross Surname Meaning

South German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized short form of an Old Slavic personal name based on stražь ‘watch guard sentry’.

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


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Where is the Stross family from?

You can see how Stross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stross family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Stross families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Stross families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Stross's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stross families in 1891.
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What did your Stross ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stross. 50% of Stross women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    25%
  • Shop Assistant (gowns)
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stross 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Stross. 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 526 military records available for the last name Stross. For the veterans among your Stross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stross lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Stross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Stross in 1962 was 65, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stross 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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