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Strongin Family History

Strongin Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): artificial name from Belorussian stronga ‘trout’ + suffix -in.

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


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Where is the Strongin family from?

You can see how Strongin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strongin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Strongin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Strongin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Strongin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Strongin families in 1911.
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What did your Strongin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strongin. 45% of Strongin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Strongin women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Strongin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 925 census records available for the last name Strongin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strongin 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Strongin. 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 181 military records available for the last name Strongin. For the veterans among your Strongin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strongin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Strongin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Strongin in 1960 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strongin 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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