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Stromp Family History

Stromp Surname 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: Strom, Stroop, Strop, Tromp, Strome, Stroup, Stoop, Troup, Strong

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Where is the Stromp family from?

You can see how Stromp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stromp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stromp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Stromp families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stromp's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Stromp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stromp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stromp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stromp. 36% of Stromp men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stromp women 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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Chauffeur
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Stromp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stromp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stromp 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Stromp. 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 170 military records available for the last name Stromp. For the veterans among your Stromp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stromp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Stromp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Stromp in 1963 was 70, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stromp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stromp 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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