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Strothers Family History

Strothers Surname Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeenshire): variant of Struthers.

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


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Where is the Strothers family from?

You can see how Strothers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strothers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strothers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 25 Strothers families living in Ontario. This was about 66% of all the recorded Strothers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Strothers families in 1911.
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What did your Strothers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strothers. 60% of Strothers men worked as a Laborer and 41% of Strothers women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strothers were New Worker and Housework.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Porter
    9%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    41%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Servant
    10%
  • Housework
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Strothers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strothers 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Strothers. 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 739 military records available for the last name Strothers. For the veterans among your Strothers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strothers lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Strothers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Strothers in 1954 was 56, and 61 in 2004.

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