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Strauchen Family History

Strauchen 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: Struchen, Strachan, Strauch, Straughan, Straughn, Taucher, Stauch

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Where is the Strauchen family from?

You can see how Strauchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strauchen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Strauchen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Strauchen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Strauchen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Strauchen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strauchen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strauchen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Wk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strauchen. 100% of Strauchen women worked as a House Wk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Strauchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strauchen 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Strauchen. 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 27 military records available for the last name Strauchen. For the veterans among your Strauchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strauchen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Strauchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Strauchen in 1967 was 81, and 63 in 2003.

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