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Stras Family History

Stras Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Straw, Stray, Staas, Stram, Stas, Straus, Ras, Karas, Strom, Arras

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Where is the Stras family from?

You can see how Stras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stras family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stras families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Stras families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Stras's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Stras families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Stras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stras 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Stras. 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 37 military records available for the last name Stras. For the veterans among your Stras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stras lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Stras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Stras in 1955 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stras 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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