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Strode Family History

Strode Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Stroud. North German (Ströde): topographic name from a dialect word meaning ‘thicket’.

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


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Where is the Strode family from?

You can see how Strode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strode family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strode families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 37 Strode families living in Somerset. This was about 20% of all the recorded Strode's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Strode families in 1891.
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What did your Strode ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Strode. 20% of Strode men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Strode women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strode were House Painter and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Dairy Farmer
    14%
  • Dock Labourer
    14%
  • House Painter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Strode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strode 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 Strode. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Strode. For the veterans among your Strode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strode lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Strode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1953. The average life expectancy for Strode in 1953 was 82, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strode 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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