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Strimple Family History

Strimple Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Strümpel a nickname for a dejected person from Low German strümpel; or perhaps from Middle Low German strumpelen.

‘To falter’ perhaps a nickname for a disabled person.

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


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Where is the Strimple family from?

You can see how Strimple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strimple family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Strimple families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Strimple families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Strimple's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Strimple families in 1840.
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What did your Strimple ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strimple. 29% of Strimple men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Strimple women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strimple were New Worker and Pension.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Pension
    19%

What Strimple family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Strimple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strimple 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Strimple. 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 390 military records available for the last name Strimple. For the veterans among your Strimple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strimple lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Strimple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Strimple in 1956 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

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