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Strome Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Ström Norwegian Strøm or German Strom .

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


Similar surnames: Strom, Strow, Strope, Strine, Strouse, Strane, Strum, Stroup, Strop

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Where is the Strome family from?

You can see how Strome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strome family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strome families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 94 Strome families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Strome's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Strome families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strome surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strome ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Strome. 35% of Strome men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Strome women worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Strome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strome 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 659 immigration records available for the last name Strome. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Strome. For the veterans among your Strome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strome lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Strome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Strome in 1956 was 44, and 61 in 2004.

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