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Strubhar Family History

Strubhar Surname Meaning

German: variant of Straubhaar a nickname for an unkempt person (with tousled hair) from Middle High German strūben ‘to stand up bristle’.

It combines the meanings of both elements in the nickname.

The word reflects characteristics often associated with disheveled or messy hair.

Additionally, it highlights the linguistic evolution of the term over time.

Overall, the term offers insight into cultural perceptions of grooming and appearance in historical contexts.

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


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Where is the Strubhar family from?

You can see how Strubhar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strubhar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Strubhar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 7 Strubhar families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Strubhar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Strubhar families in 1871.
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What did your Strubhar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strubhar. 31% of Strubhar men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Strubhar 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
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Electrican
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Strubhar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Strubhar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strubhar 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Strubhar. 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 87 military records available for the last name Strubhar. For the veterans among your Strubhar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strubhar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Strubhar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Strubhar in 1962 was 75, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strubhar 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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