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Strovers Family History

Strovers 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: Travers, Stromer, Stivers, Stowers, Stover, Stroder, Trover, Stroker

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Where is the Strovers family from?

You can see how Strovers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strovers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Strovers families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Strovers's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Strovers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strovers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strovers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strovers. 43% of Strovers men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    43%
  • Farm
    29%
  • Operator
    29%
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Strovers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strovers 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Strovers. 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 43 military records available for the last name Strovers. For the veterans among your Strovers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strovers lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Strovers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Strovers in 1959 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

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