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Strowder Family History

Strowder 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: Stroder, Strawder, Strider, Strother, Stromer, Trower, Crowder

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Where is the Strowder family from?

You can see how Strowder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strowder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Strowder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Strowder families living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Strowder's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Strowder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strowder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Strowder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strowder. 50% of Strowder men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Strowder women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strowder were Waiter and Cook. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Waiter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
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What Strowder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Strowder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strowder 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Strowder. 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 108 military records available for the last name Strowder. For the veterans among your Strowder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strowder lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Strowder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Strowder in 1951 was 49, and 55 in 2002.

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