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![Show Contents]() Strobe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany
The ancestral home of the ancestors of the Strobe surname is the German province of Bavaria. The Strobe surname is derived from the Old High German "strub, " equivalent to the Latin "strobilus," meaning "unkempt." As such, it was probably originally a nickname for someone who appeared scruffy-haired. Nickname surnames came from eke-names, or added names, that described their initial bearer through reference to a physical characteristic or other attribute. There are also instances of this surname that are habitational; that is, they derive any of the several places named Ströbel. Early Origins of the Strobe familyThe surname Strobe was first found in Bavaria, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became a vital part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Early History of the Strobe familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Strobe research. Another 136 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1714, 1743, 1784 and 1876 are included under the topic Early Strobe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Strobe Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Strobe include Strobl, Strobel, Strobell, Stroebel, Stroebele (Wuerttemberg), Strobil and many more. Early Notables of the Strobe familyProminent among members of the name Strobe in this period include - Michael Strobel von Haustatt und Schwanenfeld, an official for forestry and tolls in Tyrol, who was ennobled for his outstanding services in 1784...
 Strobe migration to the United States | + |
European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Strobes to arrive in North America, and among them were:
Strobe Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Philips Jacob Strobe, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1787 1
- Philip Strobe, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1792 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Strobe (post 1700) | + |
- Strobe Talbott (b. 1946), American journalist and diplomat
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Strobe migration to the United States 
