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Strawbridge Family History

Strawbridge Name Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name from Strawbridge in Hatherleigh (Devon) perhaps from Old English stōw ‘place holy place’ + brycg ‘bridge’. This name has been established in Ireland (especially Derry) since the late 16th century.

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


Similar surnames: Standridge, Stockbridge, Trowbridge, Smallridge, Surridge, Stanbrough

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Where is the Strawbridge family from?

You can see how Strawbridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strawbridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strawbridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Strawbridge families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Strawbridge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Strawbridge families in 1911.
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What did your Strawbridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strawbridge. 26% of Strawbridge men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Strawbridge women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strawbridge were Farm Laborer and Clerk. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Strawbridge. For the veterans among your Strawbridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strawbridge lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Strawbridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Strawbridge in 1950 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

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