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Strathmeyer Family History

Strathmeyer 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: Strohmeyer, Rothmeyer, Strohmeier, Struckmeyer, Strother, Strahler

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Where is the Strathmeyer family from?

You can see how Strathmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strathmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Strathmeyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Strathmeyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Strathmeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strathmeyer 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 Strathmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strathmeyer. 50% of Strathmeyer men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Strathmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Strathmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strathmeyer 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Strathmeyer. 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 48 military records available for the last name Strathmeyer. For the veterans among your Strathmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strathmeyer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Strathmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Strathmeyer in 1967 was 78, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strathmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strathmeyer 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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