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Strohl Family History

Strohl Surname Meaning

South German: probably altered from Ströhle a diminutive of Stroh a nickname for a farmer with little and bad hey.

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


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Where is the Strohl family from?

You can see how Strohl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strohl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Strohl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Strohl families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Strohl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Strohl families in 1891.
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What did your Strohl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strohl. 27% of Strohl men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Strohl women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strohl were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • New Worker
    10%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Strohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strohl 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Strohl. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Strohl. For the veterans among your Strohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strohl lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Strohl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Strohl in 1955 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strohl ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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