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Strader Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Strater .

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


Similar surnames: Strayer, Strawder, Strate, Trader, Strider, Stroder, Straker, Stader

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Where is the Strader family from?

You can see how Strader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strader family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strader families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 120 Strader families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Strader's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Strader families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strader surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strader ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Strader. 61% of Strader men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Strader women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strader were Bookkeeper 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    61%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • School Teacher
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • School Teacher
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Strader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strader 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 939 immigration records available for the last name Strader. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Strader. For the veterans among your Strader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strader lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Strader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Strader in 1943 was 47, and 69 in 2004.

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