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Strober Family History

Strober Surname Meaning

German (Ströber): variant of Strobel.

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


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Where is the Strober family from?

You can see how Strober families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strober family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strober families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Strober families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Strober's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Strober families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strober 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 Strober ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strober. 29% of Strober men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Strober women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Strober family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strober. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strober 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Strober. 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 543 military records available for the last name Strober. For the veterans among your Strober ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strober lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Strober life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Strober in 1963 was 52, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strober

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strober 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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