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Stroth Family History

Stroth Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name for someone who lived by a thicket Middle Low German strōt.

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


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Where is the Stroth family from?

You can see how Stroth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stroth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stroth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Stroth family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Stroth's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Stroth families in 1911.
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What did your Stroth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stroth. 34% of Stroth men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stroth women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Plumber
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Stroth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stroth 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Stroth. 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 288 military records available for the last name Stroth. For the veterans among your Stroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stroth lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Stroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stroth in 1955 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stroth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stroth 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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