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Strothmann Family History

Strothmann Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name from Middle Low German strōt ‘brush thicket swamp’ + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Strothmann family from?

You can see how Strothmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strothmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Strothmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Strothmann families living in Minnesota. This was about 36% of all the recorded Strothmann's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Strothmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strothmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strothmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strothmann. 25% of Strothmann men worked as a Farmer.

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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%
  • Steam Fitter
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Helper
    25%

What Strothmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Strothmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strothmann 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Strothmann. 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 490 military records available for the last name Strothmann. For the veterans among your Strothmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strothmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Strothmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Strothmann in 1963 was 76, and 78 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strothmann 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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