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Strouss Family History

Strouss Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Strauss.

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


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Where is the Strouss family from?

You can see how Strouss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strouss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Strouss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Strouss families living in Kent. This was about 65% of all the recorded Strouss's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Strouss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strouss 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 Strouss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strouss. 25% of Strouss men worked as a Salesman and 19% of Strouss women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strouss were Foreman and Teacher.

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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%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Strouss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Strouss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strouss 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Strouss. 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 393 military records available for the last name Strouss. For the veterans among your Strouss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strouss lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Strouss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Strouss in 1955 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strouss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strouss 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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