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Strohman Family History

Strohman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Strohmann: equivalent of Strohmeyer. Americanized form of German Strohmann: from Middle High German strō ‘straw’ + man ‘man’ also ‘scare crow’ hence a nickname for a farmer or for a dim witted person.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname or occupational name from German Stroh ‘straw’ + Mann (Yiddish man) ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Strohman family from?

You can see how Strohman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strohman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Strohman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Strohman families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Strohman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Strohman families in 1911.
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What did your Strohman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strohman. 23% of Strohman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Strohman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strohman were Machinist and School Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • School Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Strohman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strohman 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Strohman. 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 318 military records available for the last name Strohman. For the veterans among your Strohman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strohman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Strohman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Strohman in 1962 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strohman 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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