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Struse Family History

Struse 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: Struve, Strouse, Strube, Strause, Struss, Strauss, Spruce, Strutt

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Where is the Struse family from?

You can see how Struse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Struse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Struse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Struse families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Struse's in USA. New York had the highest population of Struse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Struse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Struse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Struse. 24% of Struse men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Struse women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Plumber
    16%
  • Farm Operator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Struse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Struse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Struse 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Struse. 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 159 military records available for the last name Struse. For the veterans among your Struse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Struse lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Struse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Struse in 1954 was 53, and 81 in 2003.

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