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Strope Family History

Strope Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of North German Strop. Probably also an Americanized form of Dutch and North German Stroop.

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


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Where is the Strope family from?

You can see how Strope families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strope family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Strope families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Strope families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Strope's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Strope families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strope 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 Strope ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strope. 25% of Strope men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Strope women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strope were Mechanic and Stenographer.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%

What Strope family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Strope. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strope 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Strope. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Strope. For the veterans among your Strope ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strope lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Strope life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Strope in 1956 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strope

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strope 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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