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Strine Name Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of Austrian German Strein a nickname from Middle High German streun ‘roamer’.

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


Similar surnames: Strite, Strider, Stine, Streng, Strebe, Strope, Strick, Strang

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Where is the Strine family from?

You can see how Strine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Strine families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Strine's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Strine families in 1891.
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What did your Strine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chef was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Strine. 100% of Strine men worked as a Chef. .

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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

  • Chef
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Strine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strine 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Strine. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Strine. For the veterans among your Strine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strine lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Strine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Strine in 1941 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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