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Strobell Family History

Strobell Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Strobel, Strubel, Trowell, Strobeck, Stowell, Staebell, Stroble

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Where is the Strobell family from?

You can see how Strobell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strobell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Strobell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Strobell families living in South Carolina. This was about 63% of all the recorded Strobell's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Strobell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strobell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strobell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strobell. 34% of Strobell men worked as a Fireman. .

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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

  • Fireman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Strobell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strobell 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Strobell. 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 165 military records available for the last name Strobell. For the veterans among your Strobell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strobell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Strobell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Strobell in 1962 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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