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Strey Name Meaning

German:: variant of Streu . variant of Strege .

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


Similar surnames: Strehl, Streb, Arey, Otley, Sturkey, Prey, Estey, Steed, Drey, Streat

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Where is the Strey family from?

You can see how Strey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Strey families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Strey's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Strey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Strey. 100% of Strey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Strey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strey 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 893 immigration records available for the last name Strey. 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 746 military records available for the last name Strey. For the veterans among your Strey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Strey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Strey in 1956 was 38, and 80 in 2004.

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