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Struchen Family History

Struchen Name Meaning

Swiss German: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Steichen, Truchon, Struckman, Struble, Triche, Stroschein, Stauch

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Where is the Struchen family from?

You can see how Struchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Struchen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Struchen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 25 Struchen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Struchen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Struchen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Struchen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Struchen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Struchen. 41% of Struchen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Struchen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Struchen were Truck Driver and House Keeper. .

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • House Keeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Struchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Struchen 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Struchen. 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 266 military records available for the last name Struchen. For the veterans among your Struchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Struchen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Struchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Struchen in 1952 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

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