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Strunk Family History

Strunk Surname Meaning

North German: from Middle Low German strunk ‘stalk stump’ hence a nickname for a short stout ungainly person.

It can also refer to a topographic name for someone who lived in an area with tree trunks.

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


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Where is the Strunk family from?

You can see how Strunk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strunk family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strunk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Strunk family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Strunk's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Strunk families in 1891.
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What did your Strunk ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Printers Assistant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Strunk. 100% of Strunk women worked as a Printers Assistant.

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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

  • Printers Assistant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Strunk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strunk 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Strunk. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Strunk. For the veterans among your Strunk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strunk lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Strunk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Strunk in 1943 was 27, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strunk 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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