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Strunz Family History

Strunz 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: Strutz, Strunk, Stranz, Strutt, Streng, Strang, Strong, Strand

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Where is the Strunz family from?

You can see how Strunz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strunz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Strunz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Strunz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 46% of all the recorded Strunz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Strunz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strunz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strunz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strunz. 50% of Strunz men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Strunz women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Strunz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Strunz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strunz 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Strunz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Strunz. For the veterans among your Strunz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strunz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Strunz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Strunz in 1959 was 61, and 91 in 2004.

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