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Strowbridge Family History

Strowbridge Surname Meaning

English: variant of Strawbridge.

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


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Where is the Strowbridge family from?

You can see how Strowbridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strowbridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strowbridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Strowbridge families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Strowbridge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Strowbridge families in 1911.
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What did your Strowbridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Strowbridge. 50% of Strowbridge men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Strowbridge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Strowbridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strowbridge 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Strowbridge. 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 421 military records available for the last name Strowbridge. For the veterans among your Strowbridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strowbridge lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Strowbridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Strowbridge in 1945 was 26, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strowbridge 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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