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Stris Family History

Stris 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: Strid, Etris, Stein, Boris, Strom, Paris, Idris, Solis, Stride, Duris

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Where is the Stris family from?

You can see how Stris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stris family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Stris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Stris family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Stris's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Stris families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stris. 100% of Stris 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 58 census records available for the last name Stris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stris 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 Stris. 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 28 military records available for the last name Stris. For the veterans among your Stris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stris lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Stris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Stris in 1969 was 88, and 87 in 2003.

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