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Strohan Family History

Strohan 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: Strohman, Stroman, Strahan, Trojan, Strachan, Rohan, Trahan, Stroh

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Where is the Strohan family from?

You can see how Strohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strohan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Strohan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Strohan family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Strohan's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Strohan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strohan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strohan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strohan. 100% of Strohan men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Strohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strohan 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Strohan. 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 21 military records available for the last name Strohan. For the veterans among your Strohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strohan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1980, in the United States, Strohan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Strohan in 1975 was 57, and 80 in 1980.

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