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Strodtman Family History

Strodtman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Strodtmann: altered form of Strothmann a topographic name from Middle Low German strōt ‘damp thicket’ + man ‘man’.

From Middle Low German stroder ‘to rob plunder’.

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


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Where is the Strodtman family from?

You can see how Strodtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strodtman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strodtman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Strodtman family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Strodtman's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Strodtman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strodtman 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 Strodtman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strodtman. 77% of Strodtman men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    77%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

What Strodtman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Strodtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strodtman 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Strodtman. 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 247 military records available for the last name Strodtman. For the veterans among your Strodtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strodtman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Strodtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Strodtman in 1963 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strodtman 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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