History of your Surname
Get access to Strata family records.Start a free trial

Strata Family History

Strata 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: Straka, Strate, Strada, Strama, Arata, Strahl, Strutt, Tata, Strang

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Strata family from?

You can see how Strata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strata family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Strata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Strata families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Strata's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Strata families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Strata ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Strata | Data not to scale

*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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Strata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Strata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strata census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Strata

Passenger Lists

There are 63 immigration records available for the last name Strata. 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.

View all Strata immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 82 military records available for the last name Strata. For the veterans among your Strata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Strata military records

You've only scratched the surface of Strata family history

Discover More

What is the average Strata lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Strata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Strata in 1965 was 75, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strata

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Strata family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Strata last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial