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Strohmenger Family History

Strohmenger 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: Strohmeyer, Strohmeier, Strenger, Strohecker, Strohmaier, Stringer

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Where is the Strohmenger family from?

You can see how Strohmenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strohmenger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Strohmenger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Strohmenger families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Strohmenger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Strohmenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strohmenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strohmenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strohmenger. 20% of Strohmenger men worked as a Painter. .

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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

  • Painter
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strohmenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strohmenger 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Strohmenger. 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 761 military records available for the last name Strohmenger. For the veterans among your Strohmenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strohmenger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Strohmenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Strohmenger in 1957 was 39, and 66 in 2004.

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