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Strausman Family History

Strausman 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: Strassman, Krausman, Straughan, Strathman, Stratman, Stradtman

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Where is the Strausman family from?

You can see how Strausman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strausman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Strausman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Strausman families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Strausman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Strausman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strausman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strausman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strausman. 100% of Strausman men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Strausman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strausman 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Strausman. 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 20 military records available for the last name Strausman. For the veterans among your Strausman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strausman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Strausman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Strausman in 1964 was 90, and 79 in 2003.

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