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Stromme Family History

Stromme Surname Meaning

Norwegian (Strømme): habitational name from any of fifteen or more farmsteads named Straume notably in western Norway.

This name is derived from the dative singular of Old Norse straumr meaning ‘current stream’.

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


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Where is the Stromme family from?

You can see how Stromme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stromme family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stromme families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Stromme families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Stromme's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Stromme families in 1911.
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What did your Stromme ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Stromme. 100% of Stromme 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stromme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stromme 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stromme. 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 322 military records available for the last name Stromme. For the veterans among your Stromme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stromme lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Stromme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Stromme in 1961 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

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