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Stroups Family History

Stroups Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Strouss, Stroup, Stroupe, Strauss, Troup, Strope, Stroud, Stroop

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Where is the Stroups family from?

You can see how Stroups families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stroups family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stroups families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Stroups families living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Stroups's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Stroups families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stroups surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Stroups. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stroups 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Stroups. 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 14 military records available for the last name Stroups. For the veterans among your Stroups ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stroups lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Stroups life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stroups in 1969 was 69, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stroups 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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