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Strantz Family History

Strantz Surname Meaning

German:: nickname from Middle High German stranz ‘braggart’. habitational name from a place called Stranz in Brandenburg.

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


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Where is the Strantz family from?

You can see how Strantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strantz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Strantz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Strantz families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Strantz's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Strantz families in 1911.
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What did your Strantz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strantz. 36% of Strantz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Strantz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strantz were Machinist and Saleslady.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strantz 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Strantz. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Strantz. For the veterans among your Strantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strantz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Strantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Strantz in 1958 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strantz 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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