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Strombeck Family History

Strombeck Surname Meaning

North German: possibly a habitational name from any of various places called Strombach in Westphalia and Rhineland.

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


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Where is the Strombeck family from?

You can see how Strombeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strombeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Strombeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Strombeck family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Strombeck's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Strombeck families in 1911.
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What did your Strombeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strombeck. 27% of Strombeck men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Strombeck women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strombeck were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerical
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Strombeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strombeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strombeck 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 632 immigration records available for the last name Strombeck. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Strombeck. For the veterans among your Strombeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strombeck lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Strombeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Strombeck in 1954 was 35, and 81 in 2004.

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