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Strim Family History

Strim 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: Strom, Trim, Stram, Strid, Strum, Stein, Stamm, Prim, Shim, Stride

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Where is the Strim family from?

You can see how Strim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strim family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Strim family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Strim's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Strim families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Strim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strim 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Strim. 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 16 military records available for the last name Strim. For the veterans among your Strim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strim lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1969, in the United States, Strim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Strim in 1967 was 67, and 76 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strim 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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