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Strassner Name Meaning

German: variant of Strasser .

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


Similar surnames: Strausser, Strauser, Strasser, Krassner, Strassberg, Gassner, Rasner

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Where is the Strassner family from?

You can see how Strassner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strassner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Strassner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Strassner families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Strassner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Strassner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strassner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strassner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strassner. 15% of Strassner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Strassner women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    15%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Janitor
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Strassner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strassner 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Strassner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Strassner. For the veterans among your Strassner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strassner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Strassner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Strassner in 1959 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

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