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Strapp Family History

Strapp Name Meaning

English: of uncertain origin. The English vocabulary word strap may have contributed to this surname but it is not recorded until the 16th century too late to be its principal source. The surname maybe from a variant of strop in the sense ‘band or loop of leather’.

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


Similar surnames: Trapp, Stapp, Stray, Trappe, Stripe, Strait, Trupp, Tapp, Straw

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Where is the Strapp family from?

You can see how Strapp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strapp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Strapp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Strapp family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Strapp's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Strapp families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strapp 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 Strapp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strapp. 26% of Strapp men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Strapp women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strapp were Fireman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    26%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Fireman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Strapp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strapp 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Strapp. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 362 military records available for the last name Strapp. For the veterans among your Strapp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strapp lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Strapp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Strapp in 1953 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

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