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Stroke Family History

Stroke 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: Strope, Stoke, Strode, Strike, Stroker, Strome, Strole, Stone, Stowe

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Where is the Stroke family from?

You can see how Stroke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stroke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stroke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Stroke families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stroke's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Stroke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stroke 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 Stroke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stroke. 29% of Stroke men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Stroke women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stroke were Carpenter and Servant.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Servant
    29%

What Stroke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stroke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stroke 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Stroke. 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 Stroke. For the veterans among your Stroke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stroke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Stroke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stroke in 1963 was 68, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stroke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stroke 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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