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Strohecker Family History

Strohecker Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a chaff cutter from Middle High German strō ‘straw chaff’ + hecker ‘chopper’.

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


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Where is the Strohecker family from?

You can see how Strohecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strohecker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Strohecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Strohecker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Strohecker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Strohecker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strohecker 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 Strohecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strohecker. 27% of Strohecker men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Strohecker women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strohecker were Fireman and Salesperson.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Fireman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    22%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Salesperson
    7%

What Strohecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Strohecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strohecker 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Strohecker. 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 805 military records available for the last name Strohecker. For the veterans among your Strohecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strohecker lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Strohecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Strohecker in 1955 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strohecker 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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