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Stranzl Family History

Stranzl 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: Stranz, Strahl, Strang, Strand, Strange, Strande, Stanzel, Strazza

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Where is the Stranzl family from?

You can see how Stranzl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stranzl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Stranzl family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stranzl's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Stranzl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stranzl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stranzl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stranzl. 100% of Stranzl men worked as a Dyer.

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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

  • Dyer
    100%

What Stranzl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Stranzl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stranzl 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Stranzl. 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 53 military records available for the last name Stranzl. For the veterans among your Stranzl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stranzl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Stranzl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Stranzl in 1965 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stranzl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stranzl 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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