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Struska Family History

Struska 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: Straka, Petruska, Strunk, Maruska, Hruska, Triska, Stupka, Struck

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Where is the Struska family from?

You can see how Struska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Struska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Struska families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Struska's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Struska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Struska 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 Struska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Struska. 60% of Struska men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Chauffeur
    40%

What Struska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Struska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Struska 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Struska. 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 72 military records available for the last name Struska. For the veterans among your Struska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Struska lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Struska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Struska in 1962 was 82, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Struska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Struska 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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