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Stromback Family History

Stromback 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: Strombeck, Strobeck, Stromberg, Steinback, Stoneback, Strack, Stroman

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Where is the Stromback family from?

You can see how Stromback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stromback family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stromback families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Stromback family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stromback's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Stromback families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stromback 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 Stromback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stromback. 28% of Stromback men worked as a Plasterer and 60% of Stromback women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stromback were Laborer and 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

  • Plasterer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Stromback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Stromback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stromback 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 600 immigration records available for the last name Stromback. 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 85 military records available for the last name Stromback. For the veterans among your Stromback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stromback lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Stromback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Stromback in 1963 was 83, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stromback 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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