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Strudwick Family History

Strudwick Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Strudgwick in Kirdford (Sussex) from Old English strōd ‘marshy land overgrown with brushwood’.

It reflects the geographical and ecological characteristics of the area where the name originated.

The name combines two elements: strōd, which indicates a particular type of land, and wīc, meaning a specialized dwelling or farm.

This etymology highlights the connection between the land and the livelihoods of those who lived there.

Such geographic names are important for understanding the historical context of regions and their settlement patterns.

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


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Where is the Strudwick family from?

You can see how Strudwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strudwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strudwick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 379 Strudwick families living in Surrey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Strudwick's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Strudwick families in 1891.
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What did your Strudwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Strudwick. 13% of Strudwick men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Strudwick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strudwick were Builders Labourer and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Strudwick. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Strudwick. For the veterans among your Strudwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strudwick lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Strudwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Strudwick in 1949 was 34, and 91 in 2004.

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