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Strassel Name Meaning

German (Rhineland-Palatinate): diminutive of Strass a topographic name for someone living by a main street or highway from Middle High German strasse ‘street road’. This surname is also found in France (mainly Lorraine).

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


Similar surnames: Strasser, Stassen, Strubel, Brasel, Stross, Brassel, Grassel, Rassel

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Where is the Strassel family from?

You can see how Strassel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strassel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Strassel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Strassel families living in Ohio. This was about 35% of all the recorded Strassel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Strassel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strassel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strassel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strassel. 24% of Strassel men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Strassel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strassel were Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    24%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%
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What Strassel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strassel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strassel 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Strassel. 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 435 military records available for the last name Strassel. For the veterans among your Strassel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strassel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Strassel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Strassel in 1957 was 58, and 74 in 2004.

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