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Strohm Family History

Strohm Name Meaning

German:: probably a variant of Strahm . from Middle High German Middle Low German strōmen ‘to move about’ a nickname for a vagrant. habitational name from Strohm near Bremen.

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


Similar surnames: Strom, Stroh, Stram, Stohl, Stroud, Strate, Stone, Rom, Tromp, Stroth

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Where is the Strohm family from?

You can see how Strohm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strohm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Strohm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 23 Strohm families living in Ontario. This was about 96% of all the recorded Strohm's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Strohm families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strohm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strohm ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Strohm. 75% of Strohm men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Repair Work
    25%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Strohm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strohm 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Strohm. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Strohm. For the veterans among your Strohm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strohm lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Strohm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Strohm in 1956 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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