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Striz Family History

Striz 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: Strid, Stein, Strom, Stride, Sari, Trim, Suri, Strutz, Strow, Streit

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Where is the Striz family from?

You can see how Striz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Striz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Striz families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Striz's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Striz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Striz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Striz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Striz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Striz 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Striz. 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 70 military records available for the last name Striz. For the veterans among your Striz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Striz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Striz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Striz in 1970 was 80, and 80 in 2002.

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