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Strott Family History

Strott Name Meaning

German: variant of Struth (see Stroth ).

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


Similar surnames: Sprott, Stroth, Trott, Strutt, Drott, Trost, Strout, Schrott, Straut

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Where is the Strott family from?

You can see how Strott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Strott families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Strott's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Strott families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strott. 27% of Strott men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Strott women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strott 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Strott. 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 369 military records available for the last name Strott. For the veterans among your Strott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strott lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Strott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Strott in 1963 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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