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Strommer Family History

Strommer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Stromer.

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


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Where is the Strommer family from?

You can see how Strommer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strommer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Strommer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Strommer families living in Minnesota. This was about 23% of all the recorded Strommer's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Strommer families in 1920.
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What did your Strommer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strommer. 48% of Strommer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Strommer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strommer were Attendant and 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
    48%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Attendant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Strommer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 982 census records available for the last name Strommer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strommer 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Strommer. 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 491 military records available for the last name Strommer. For the veterans among your Strommer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strommer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Strommer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Strommer in 1956 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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