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Stranis Family History

Stranis 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: Stratis, Stanis, Strauss, Strang, Strand, Travis, Strange, Strande

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Where is the Stranis family from?

You can see how Stranis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stranis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stranis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Stranis families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Stranis's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Stranis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stranis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stranis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Stranis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Stranis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stranis 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Stranis. 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 27 military records available for the last name Stranis. For the veterans among your Stranis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stranis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Stranis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stranis in 1967 was 70, and 87 in 1998.

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