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Strover Family History

Strover Surname Meaning

possibly a variant of the Northumb surname Strother which is recorded in Kent in the early 18th century.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Strover family from?

You can see how Strover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strover family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Strover families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Strover families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Strover's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Strover families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strover 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 Strover ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Strover. 86% of Strover women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Strover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strover 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Strover. 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 231 military records available for the last name Strover. For the veterans among your Strover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strover lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Strover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Strover in 1965 was 49, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strover

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strover 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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