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Strokes Family History

Strokes 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: Stroker, Stropes, Stokes, Stoker, Strope, Rokes, Stoke, Stryker

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Where is the Strokes family from?

You can see how Strokes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strokes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Strokes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Strokes families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Strokes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Strokes families in 1880.
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What did your Strokes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strokes. 39% of Strokes men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Helper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Strokes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strokes 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Strokes. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Strokes. For the veterans among your Strokes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strokes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Strokes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Strokes in 1964 was 63, and 74 in 2003.

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