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Stroven Family History

Stroven 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: Steven, Strope, Stolen, Stromer, Strobel, Groven, Stoken, Strommen

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Where is the Stroven family from?

You can see how Stroven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stroven family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stroven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Stroven families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stroven's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Stroven families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stroven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stroven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stroven. 60% of Stroven men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stroven women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Stroven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stroven 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Stroven. 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 56 military records available for the last name Stroven. For the veterans among your Stroven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stroven lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Stroven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Stroven in 1965 was 25, and 69 in 2003.

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