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Strenger Family History

Strenger Name Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German stranc ‘strip of land’ or a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Strang named with this word. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a strict or severe person from an inflected form of German streng (see Streng ).

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


Similar surnames: Streng, Springer, Sprenger, Strenge, Stenger, Stanger, Strecker

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Where is the Strenger family from?

You can see how Strenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strenger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strenger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Strenger families living in Yorkshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Strenger's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Strenger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Strenger. 43% of Strenger men worked as a Bricklayer and 96% of Strenger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strenger were Motor Driver and House Wife. .

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    43%
  • Incapacitated
    29%
  • Motor Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • House Wife
    5%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Strenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strenger 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 746 immigration records available for the last name Strenger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 281 military records available for the last name Strenger. For the veterans among your Strenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strenger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Strenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Strenger in 1962 was 65, and 92 in 2004.

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