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Stroberg Family History

Stroberg 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: Stromberg, Strober, Froberg, Stober, Roberg, Stromer, Strobel

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Where is the Stroberg family from?

You can see how Stroberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stroberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stroberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Stroberg family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stroberg's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Stroberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stroberg 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 Stroberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stroberg. 30% of Stroberg men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Stroberg women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stroberg were Foreman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%

What Stroberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stroberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stroberg 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Stroberg. 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 238 military records available for the last name Stroberg. For the veterans among your Stroberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stroberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stroberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Stroberg in 1962 was 58, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stroberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stroberg 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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