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Strotman Name Meaning

Americanized form of North German Strotmann (see Strothmann ) or of its Dutch cognate Strootman. Compare Strothman .

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


Similar surnames: Strothman, Strodtman, Trotman, Strathman, Stratmann, Strohman

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Where is the Strotman family from?

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

What did your Strotman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strotman. 24% of Strotman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Strotman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strotman were Carpenter and Secretary. .

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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
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strotman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strotman 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 Strotman. 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 236 military records available for the last name Strotman. For the veterans among your Strotman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strotman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Strotman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Strotman in 1952 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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