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Strehlen Family History

Strehlen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Strehle, Strahler, Stehlin, Strehlow, Staehle, Strehl, Stehle

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Where is the Strehlen family from?

You can see how Strehlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strehlen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Strehlen family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Strehlen's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Strehlen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strehlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Strehlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strehlen 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Strehlen. 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 21 military records available for the last name Strehlen. For the veterans among your Strehlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strehlen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Strehlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Strehlen in 1976 was 70, and 18 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strehlen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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