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Strassenberg Family History

Strassenberg 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: Strassberg, Strassburg, Wassenberg, Strassner, Massenburg, Strasser

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Where is the Strassenberg family from?

You can see how Strassenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strassenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Strassenberg families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Strassenberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Strassenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strassenberg 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 Strassenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Switchman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strassenberg. 50% of Strassenberg men worked as a Switchman.

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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

  • Switchman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Strassenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Strassenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strassenberg 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Strassenberg. 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 28 military records available for the last name Strassenberg. For the veterans among your Strassenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strassenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Strassenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Strassenberg in 1963 was 67, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strassenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strassenberg 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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