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Strater Name Meaning

North German (mainly Sträter) and Dutch (of German origin): topographic name for someone who lived in a street from Middle Low German strāte ‘street road’ + the agent suffix -(e)r. Compare Strasser .

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


Similar surnames: Strate, Strider, Strieter, Prater, Stamer, Trager, Trader, Rater

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Where is the Strater family from?

You can see how Strater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strater family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Strater families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Strater's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Strater families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strater surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strater. 31% of Strater men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Strater women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strater were Helper and Farmer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Machinist
    5%
  • Helper
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Strater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strater 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Strater. 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 889 military records available for the last name Strater. For the veterans among your Strater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strater lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Strater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Strater in 1962 was 79, and 72 in 2004.

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