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Strum Family History

Strum Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Ström Norwegian or Danish Strøm (see Strom).

Altered form of German Sturm or Strom.

The surname Strum possibly of different origin is also found in Germany where it is very rare.

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


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Where is the Strum family from?

You can see how Strum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Strum families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Strum's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Strum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strum 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 Strum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Strum. 100% of Strum women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Strum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strum 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Strum. 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 Strum. For the veterans among your Strum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strum lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Strum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Strum in 1952 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strum 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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