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Strothman Family History

Strothman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Strothmann and possibly also of its Dutch cognate Strootman. Compare Strotman.

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


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Where is the Strothman family from?

You can see how Strothman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strothman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Strothman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Strothman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Strothman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Strothman families in 1891.
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What did your Strothman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strothman. 41% of Strothman men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Strothman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strothman were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    41%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Strothman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strothman 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Strothman. 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 402 military records available for the last name Strothman. For the veterans among your Strothman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strothman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Strothman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Strothman in 1958 was 63, and 64 in 2004.

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