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Strough Family History

Strough Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form German Strauch.

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


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Where is the Strough family from?

You can see how Strough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strough family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Strough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Strough families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Strough's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Strough families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strough 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 Strough ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strough. 43% of Strough men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Strough women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strough were Farm Operator and Operator.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farm Operator
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    30%
  • Sales Lady
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Strough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strough 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Strough. 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 482 military records available for the last name Strough. For the veterans among your Strough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strough lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Strough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Strough in 1961 was 60, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strough 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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