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Strate Name Meaning

North German; Dutch (Van der Strate): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Strate or Ter Strate ‘at the road’.

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


Similar surnames: Strater, Struve, Stade, Stage, Strope, Strube, Strutz, Strada, Staat

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Where is the Strate family from?

You can see how Strate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strate family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strate families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Strate families living in Ohio. This was about 44% of all the recorded Strate's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Strate families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strate surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strate. 29% of Strate men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Strate women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strate were Manager and 0. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • 0
    17%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Strate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strate 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 880 immigration records available for the last name Strate. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Strate. For the veterans among your Strate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strate lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Strate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Strate in 1956 was 41, and 85 in 2004.

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