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Stroupe Name Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Stroop or Straub .

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


Similar surnames: Stroup, Strouse, Stroope, Strope, Stroble, Roupe, Stroub, Strouss

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Where is the Stroupe family from?

You can see how Stroupe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stroupe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Stroupe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 9 Stroupe families living in North Carolina. This was about 56% of all the recorded Stroupe's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Stroupe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stroupe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stroupe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stroupe. 26% of Stroupe men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Stroupe women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stroupe were Carpenter and Looper. .

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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
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Spinner
    8%
  • Looper
    5%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Stroupe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stroupe 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Stroupe. 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 Stroupe. For the veterans among your Stroupe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stroupe lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Stroupe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Stroupe in 1948 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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