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Stropes Family History

Stropes Name Meaning

Possibly English: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Sproles, Strope, Stoken, Stipes, Stroker, Strop, Stoop, Stamps

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Where is the Stropes family from?

You can see how Stropes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stropes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stropes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Stropes families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Stropes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Stropes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stropes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stropes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stropes. 48% of Stropes men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Stropes women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stropes were Teacher and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Teacher
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Typist
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stropes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stropes 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Stropes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 398 military records available for the last name Stropes. For the veterans among your Stropes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stropes lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Stropes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Stropes in 1950 was 29, and 76 in 2004.

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