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Strok Family History

Strok 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, Stroik, Sok, Troy, Stock, Stoop, Stork

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Where is the Strok family from?

You can see how Strok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strok family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strok families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Strok families living in Yorkshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Strok's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Strok families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strok 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 Strok ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strok. 18% of Strok men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Strok women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strok were Carpenter and Maid.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Maid
    14%

What Strok family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Strok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strok 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 658 immigration records available for the last name Strok. 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 531 military records available for the last name Strok. For the veterans among your Strok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strok lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Strok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Strok in 1967 was 80, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strok

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strok 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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