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Strohkirch Family History

Strohkirch Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Storch, Streich, Stroker, Frohlich, Stronach, Rohrich, Stricker

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Where is the Strohkirch family from?

You can see how Strohkirch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strohkirch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Strohkirch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Strohkirch families living in Illinois. This was about 90% of all the recorded Strohkirch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Strohkirch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strohkirch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Strohkirch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Retaired were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strohkirch. 24% of Strohkirch men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Strohkirch women worked as a Retaired.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Retaired
    100%

What Strohkirch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Strohkirch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strohkirch 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Strohkirch. 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 147 military records available for the last name Strohkirch. For the veterans among your Strohkirch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strohkirch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Strohkirch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Strohkirch in 1965 was 70, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strohkirch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strohkirch ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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