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Strangis Family History

Strangis Name 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: Strang, Stratis, Stanis, Strange, Stranger, Strongin, Stanger

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Where is the Strangis family from?

You can see how Strangis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strangis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Strangis families living in Minnesota. This was about 20% of all the recorded Strangis's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Strangis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strangis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strangis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strangis. 50% of Strangis men worked as a Janitor. .

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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 1940

  • Janitor
    50%
  • Shipper
    50%
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What Strangis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Strangis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strangis 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Strangis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 122 military records available for the last name Strangis. For the veterans among your Strangis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strangis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Strangis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Strangis in 1972 was 86, and 35 in 2004.

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