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Strow Family History

Strow Name Meaning

English: probably a variant of Straw . Americanized form of German Stroh .

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


Similar surnames: Sprow, Troy, Stow, Straw, Strop, Trow, Strom, Show, Carow, Trew

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Where is the Strow family from?

You can see how Strow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Strow families living in Ohio. This was about 23% of all the recorded Strow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Strow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strow. 22% of Strow men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Strow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strow were Clerk and Seamstress. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Strow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strow 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Strow. 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 593 military records available for the last name Strow. For the veterans among your Strow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Strow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Strow in 1963 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

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