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Stresser Family History

Stresser 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: Strasser, Strecker, Tesser, Presser, Strenger, Dresser, Trester

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Where is the Stresser family from?

You can see how Stresser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stresser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stresser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Stresser families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Stresser's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stresser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stresser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stresser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stresser. 67% of Stresser men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stresser women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Stresser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Stresser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stresser 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Stresser. 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 51 military records available for the last name Stresser. For the veterans among your Stresser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stresser lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Stresser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Stresser in 1967 was 83, and 68 in 2002.

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