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Stromgren Family History

Stromgren Surname Meaning

Swedish (Strömgren): ornamental name composed of the elements ström ‘river’ + gren ‘branch’.

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


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Where is the Stromgren family from?

You can see how Stromgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stromgren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stromgren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Stromgren families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Stromgren's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Stromgren families in 1891.
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What did your Stromgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stromgren. 37% of Stromgren men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Stromgren women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stromgren were Longshoreman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Longshoreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stromgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stromgren 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 923 immigration records available for the last name Stromgren. 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 183 military records available for the last name Stromgren. For the veterans among your Stromgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stromgren lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Stromgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stromgren in 1959 was 59, and 86 in 2004.

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