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Stratos Family History

Stratos Surname Meaning

Greek: from the personal name Stratos a variant of Stratis or a shortened form of patronymics based on these two names such as Stratakos and Stratopoulos.

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


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Where is the Stratos family from?

You can see how Stratos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stratos family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stratos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Stratos families living in New York. This was about 11% of all the recorded Stratos's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Stratos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stratos 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 Stratos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stratos. 25% of Stratos men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Waiter
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    10%

What Stratos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Stratos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stratos 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 583 immigration records available for the last name Stratos. 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 189 military records available for the last name Stratos. For the veterans among your Stratos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stratos lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Stratos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Stratos in 1958 was 65, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stratos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stratos 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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