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Strohauer Family History

Strohauer 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: Strohmaier, Strother, Cronauer, Stromer, Schauer, Strahler, Sarauer

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Where is the Strohauer family from?

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

What did your Strohauer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Owner
    23%
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What Strohauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Strohauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strohauer 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Strohauer. 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 122 military records available for the last name Strohauer. For the veterans among your Strohauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strohauer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Strohauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Strohauer in 1963 was 71, and 69 in 2003.

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