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Strojny Name Meaning

Polish: nickname for a dandy from strojny ‘elegant’ ‘well-dressed’.

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


Similar surnames: Strong, Siroky, Strozyk, Trojan, Siron, Streng, Strop, Strope

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Where is the Strojny family from?

You can see how Strojny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strojny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Strojny families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Strojny's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Strojny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strojny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strojny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strojny. 16% of Strojny men worked as a Weaver and 50% of Strojny women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strojny were Farmer and Speeder Tender. .

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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

  • Weaver
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Speeder Tender
    50%
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What Strojny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 710 census records available for the last name Strojny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strojny 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Strojny. 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 285 military records available for the last name Strojny. For the veterans among your Strojny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strojny lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Strojny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Strojny in 1956 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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