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Strohschein Family History

Strohschein Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German strō ‘straw’ + schīn (modern German Schein) ‘glow visible proof’ for a brewer who hung out his ‘license’ in the form of a sheaf of straw.

The clientele being largely illiterate in the Middle Ages.

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


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Where is the Strohschein family from?

You can see how Strohschein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strohschein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Strohschein families living in Wisconsin. This was about 31% of all the recorded Strohschein's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Strohschein families in 1920.
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What did your Strohschein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strohschein. 40% of Strohschein men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farm Operator
    20%

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Census Records

There are 891 census records available for the last name Strohschein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strohschein 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Strohschein. 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 314 military records available for the last name Strohschein. For the veterans among your Strohschein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strohschein lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Strohschein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Strohschein in 1942 was 43, and 87 in 2004.

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