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Strano Family History

Strano Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): nickname from dialect stranu ‘strange’ ‘odd’.

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


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Where is the Strano family from?

You can see how Strano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strano family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Strano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Strano families living in Kent. This was about 57% of all the recorded Strano's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Strano families in 1891.
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What did your Strano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strano. 24% of Strano men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Strano women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strano were Tailor and Clerical.

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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
    24%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Tailor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    30%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Clerical
    12%

What Strano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Strano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strano 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Strano. 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 569 military records available for the last name Strano. For the veterans among your Strano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strano lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Strano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Strano in 1955 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strano 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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