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Strauser Family History

Strauser Name Meaning

Variant of Strausser a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Strausser, Strassner, Strawser, Strahler, Strasser, Sprauer, Staser

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Where is the Strauser family from?

You can see how Strauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strauser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strauser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Strauser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Strauser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Strauser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strauser 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 Strauser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strauser. 20% of Strauser men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Strauser women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strauser were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Strauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strauser 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Strauser. 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 Strauser. For the veterans among your Strauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strauser lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Strauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Strauser in 1945 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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