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Strumpf Family History

Strumpf Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a short stout person from Middle High German strumpf ‘stump’. North German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a maker of socks or stockings from Middle Low German strump ‘hose legging stocking’.

German Strumpf ‘sock stocking’.

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


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Where is the Strumpf family from?

You can see how Strumpf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strumpf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Strumpf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Strumpf families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 41% of all the recorded Strumpf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Strumpf families in 1880.
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What did your Strumpf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strumpf. 19% of Strumpf men worked as a Salesman and 56% of Strumpf women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strumpf were Waiter and New Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Waiter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    56%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strumpf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strumpf 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 852 immigration records available for the last name Strumpf. 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 496 military records available for the last name Strumpf. For the veterans among your Strumpf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strumpf lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Strumpf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Strumpf in 1960 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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