This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Strojan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Strojan Family History

Strojan 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: Trojan, Stroman, Strohman, Troyan, Strojny, Strotman, Stofan, Strahan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Strojan family from?

You can see how Strojan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strojan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Strojan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Strojan family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Strojan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Strojan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strojan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Strojan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strojan. 50% of Strojan men worked as a Machinist.

View Census Data for Strojan | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Blacksmith
    50%

What Strojan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Strojan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strojan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Strojan

Passenger Lists

There are 70 immigration records available for the last name Strojan. 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.

View all Strojan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Strojan. For the veterans among your Strojan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Strojan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Strojan family history

Discover More

What is the average Strojan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Strojan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Strojan in 1964 was 88, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strojan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strojan 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Strojan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial