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Stro Family History

Stro 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: Strom, Strow, Stroh, Strop, Sgro, So, Troy, To, Stoop, Tao

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Where is the Stro family from?

You can see how Stro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stro family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Stro family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Stro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Stro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stro 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 Stro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stro. 100% of Stro men worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Helper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Stro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stro 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Stro. 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 61 military records available for the last name Stro. For the veterans among your Stro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stro lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Stro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Stro in 1966 was 78, and 43 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stro 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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