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Strassberger Family History

Strassberger 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: Strassburger, Strassberg, Strasburger, Strassburg, Strasser

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Where is the Strassberger family from?

You can see how Strassberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strassberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Strassberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Strassberger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Strassberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Strassberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strassberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strassberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strassberger. 30% of Strassberger men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Strassberger women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Machinist
    30%
  • Shoemaker
    20%
  • Fireman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Strassberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 661 census records available for the last name Strassberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strassberger 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Strassberger. 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 536 military records available for the last name Strassberger. For the veterans among your Strassberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strassberger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Strassberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Strassberger in 1967 was 88, and 83 in 2004.

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