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Strobel Family History

Strobel Name Meaning

German (also Ströbel): nickname from a diminutive of Middle High German strūp ‘rough unkempt’.

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


Similar surnames: Strubel, Stober, Stromer, Strebe, Strider, Strope, Stremel, Strohl

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Where is the Strobel family from?

You can see how Strobel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strobel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Strobel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Strobel families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Strobel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Strobel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strobel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strobel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strobel. 18% of Strobel men worked as a Farmer and 7% of Strobel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strobel were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    7%
  • Maid
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Teacher
    6%
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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Strobel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strobel 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Strobel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13,000 military records available for the last name Strobel. For the veterans among your Strobel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strobel lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Strobel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Strobel in 1946 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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