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Strow Family History

Strow Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Straw. Americanized form of German Stroh.

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


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Where is the Strow family from?

You can see how Strow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Strow families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Strow's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Strow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strow 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 Strow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Strow. 100% of Strow 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Strow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strow 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Strow. 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 593 military records available for the last name Strow. For the veterans among your Strow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Strow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Strow in 1963 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strow 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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