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Strote Family History

Strote Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Strope, Strate, Strode, Stroth, Strome, Strole, Strite, Strott, Stone

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Where is the Strote family from?

You can see how Strote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strote family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Strote families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Strote families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Strote's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Strote families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strote 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 Strote ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strote. 34% of Strote men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Strote 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Inspector
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Strote family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Strote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strote 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Strote. 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 166 military records available for the last name Strote. For the veterans among your Strote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strote lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Strote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Strote in 1968 was 65, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strote

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strote 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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