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Stratis Family History

Stratis Surname Meaning

Greek: from the personal name Stratis, a shortened form of Efstratios, classical Greek Eustratios, literally ‘good soldier’. Eustratios was a popular personal name among early Christians and was borne by several saints venerated in the Greek Orthodox Church.

This name has also led to a variety of shortened forms of patronymics based on the personal name Stratis or Stratos, such as Stratakis and Stratakos.

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


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Where is the Stratis family from?

You can see how Stratis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stratis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Stratis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Stratis families living in California. This was about 11% of all the recorded Stratis's in USA. California had the highest population of Stratis families in 1920.
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What did your Stratis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stratis. 18% of Stratis men worked as a Cook and 100% of Stratis women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Cook
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Counter Man
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Stratis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stratis 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 Stratis. 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 237 military records available for the last name Stratis. For the veterans among your Stratis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stratis lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Stratis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Stratis in 1954 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stratis 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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