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Stros Family History

Stros 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: Strom, Strow, Stroh, Strop, Stoos, Stross, Troy, Stoop, Boros, Ros

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Where is the Stros family from?

You can see how Stros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stros family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Stros families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Stros's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Stros families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stros 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 198 census records available for the last name Stros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stros 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Stros. 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 57 military records available for the last name Stros. For the veterans among your Stros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stros lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Stros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stros in 1964 was 71, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stros 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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