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Strosnider Family History

Strosnider Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Strohschneider an occupational name for a chaff cutter from Middle German strō ‘straw’.

It is derived from an agent derivative of sniden ‘to cut’.

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


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Where is the Strosnider family from?

You can see how Strosnider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strosnider family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Strosnider families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Strosnider families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 70% of all the recorded Strosnider's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Strosnider families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strosnider 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 Strosnider ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strosnider. 30% of Strosnider men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Strosnider women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strosnider were Clerk 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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Strosnider family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Strosnider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strosnider 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Strosnider. 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 699 military records available for the last name Strosnider. For the veterans among your Strosnider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strosnider lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Strosnider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Strosnider in 1958 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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