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Strahler Family History

Strahler Name Meaning

German: variant of Strahl South German (Strähler): occupational name for a comb maker from an agent derivative of Middle High German stræl ‘comb’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Strahl .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Stahler, Strahl, Strasser, Stadler, Stuhler, Strahle, Staller

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Where is the Strahler family from?

You can see how Strahler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strahler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Strahler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Strahler families living in Ohio. This was about 46% of all the recorded Strahler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Strahler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strahler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strahler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Librarian were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strahler. 43% of Strahler men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Strahler women worked as a Librarian. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strahler were Salesman and Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Librarian
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 921 census records available for the last name Strahler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strahler 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Strahler. 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 524 military records available for the last name Strahler. For the veterans among your Strahler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strahler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Strahler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Strahler in 1963 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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