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Stromer Name Meaning

South German: from Middle High German strōmer a shortened form of strōmeier (see Strohmeier ). German (also Strömer): nickname from Middle High German strōmer ‘tramp vagrant’ (agent derivative of strōmen ‘to pull one way and another’). In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of Dutch Stroomer a cognate of 2 above.

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


Similar surnames: Stober, Schomer, Stroker, Storer, Fromer, Strobel, Romer, Stamer

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Where is the Stromer family from?

You can see how Stromer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stromer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stromer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Stromer families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stromer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Stromer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stromer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stromer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stromer. 32% of Stromer men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Stromer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stromer were Mechanic and Housewife. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Operator
    8%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    21%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Stromer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stromer 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 697 immigration records available for the last name Stromer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stromer. For the veterans among your Stromer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stromer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Stromer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stromer in 1955 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

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