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Straza Family History

Straza 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, Strada, Strazza, Strama, Strahl, Strang, Strand, Estrada

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Where is the Straza family from?

You can see how Straza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Straza family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Straza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Straza families living in Indiana. This was about 29% of all the recorded Straza's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Straza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Straza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Straza ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Straza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Straza 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Straza. 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 40 military records available for the last name Straza. For the veterans among your Straza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Straza lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Straza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Straza in 1962 was 66, and 69 in 2003.

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