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Struss Family History

Struss Surname Meaning

German: northern variant of Strauss.

Americanized or Germanized form of Polish Strus 1 and Slovenian Štrus (see Strus).

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


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Where is the Struss family from?

You can see how Struss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Struss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Struss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Struss family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Struss's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Struss families in 1911.
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What did your Struss ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Struss. 100% of Struss 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Struss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Struss 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Struss. 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 800 military records available for the last name Struss. For the veterans among your Struss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Struss lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Struss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Struss in 1955 was 61, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Struss 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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