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Strus Family History

Strus Surname Meaning

Polish (also Struś): nickname from struś Old Polish strus ‘ostrich’ (see 2 below).

Slovenian (Štrus): nickname from štrus an archaic loanword from Middle High German strūs ‘ostrich’ (compare Straus).

Compare also Struss.

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


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Where is the Strus family from?

You can see how Strus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Strus family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Strus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Strus families in 1911.
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What did your Strus ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Strus. 100% of Strus men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strus 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Strus. 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 298 military records available for the last name Strus. For the veterans among your Strus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Strus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Strus in 1964 was 73, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strus 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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