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Strout Family History

Strout Name Meaning

English: nickname for an argumentative person from Middle English strout strut ‘strife dispute debate’ (Old English strūt). English: from the Old Norse personal name Strútr Strut apparently a nickname from strútr ‘pointed hood’ (referring to a cone-like ornament on a headdress or cap). Possibly also an Americanized form of Dutch Stroet: habitational name from Stroet in North Holland or a topographic name from Dutch stroet ‘brush thicket swamp’.

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

Similar surnames: Strow, Troup, Trout, Stroup, Strott, Sprott, Stout, Straut, Stroud

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You can see how Strout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strout family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strout families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Strout families living in Quebec. This was about 47% of all the recorded Strout's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Strout families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Strout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strout census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Strout

Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Strout. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Strout. For the veterans among your Strout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strout lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Strout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Strout in 1944 was 23, and 71 in 2004.

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